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New Island Emerges, Shrinks: Kumani Bank Volcano’s Impact

1/19/2025

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In early 2023, the Kumani Bank mud volcano in Azerbaijan dramatically birthed a new island in the Caspian Sea, only to see it shrink significantly by late 2024. NASA's Landsat imagery captures this striking transformation, showcasing the volcano's eight eruptions since 1861 and the ever-changing landscape it creates.

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In early 2023, the Kumani Bank mud volcano in Azerbaijan dramatically birthed a new island in the Caspian Sea, only to see it shrink significantly by late 2024. NASA's Landsat imagery captures this striking transformation, showcasing the volcano's eight eruptions since 1861 and the ever-changing landscape it creates.