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Ghost Island Emerges, Disappears in Caspian Sea Mystery

1/23/2025

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A mysterious ghost island surfaced in the Caspian Sea, just 25 kilometers from Azerbaijan's coast, thanks to the Kumani Bank mud volcano. Spanning 400 meters, this fleeting landmass vanished by late 2024, continuing a captivating cycle that has intrigued scientists since 1861, revealing the dynamic nature of our planet's geology.

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Story summary

A mysterious ghost island surfaced in the Caspian Sea, just 25 kilometers from Azerbaijan's coast, thanks to the Kumani Bank mud volcano. Spanning 400 meters, this fleeting landmass vanished by late 2024, continuing a captivating cycle that has intrigued scientists since 1861, revealing the dynamic nature of our planet's geology.