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Temporary Island Emerges from Caspian Sea Mud Volcano

1/30/2025

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The Caspian Sea is shrinking by 23 centimeters each year, but a fascinating temporary island emerged from the Kumani Bank mud volcano off Azerbaijan's coast. Discovered by NASA in early 2023, this 400-meter island captivated observers before disappearing by late 2024, showcasing the volcano's intriguing history dating back to 1861.

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The Caspian Sea is shrinking by 23 centimeters each year, but a fascinating temporary island emerged from the Kumani Bank mud volcano off Azerbaijan's coast. Discovered by NASA in early 2023, this 400-meter island captivated observers before disappearing by late 2024, showcasing the volcano's intriguing history dating back to 1861.