By Sarah Begley
The eruption of the underwater Hunga Tonga volcano in December has created a new island in the South Pacific.
The island is 1,640 feet long and made up of rock sediment from magma, the BBC reports. It’s likely to be dangerous for visitors, and remains highly unstable. One visitor noted that the surface was still hot to the touch, and another said we can’t be sure if the volcano is done erupting.
The new island is only 28 miles away from Tonga’s capital, Nuku’alofa.
[BBC]
More Must-Reads from TIME
- The New Face of Doctor Who
- How Private Donors Shape Birth-Control Choices
- What Happens if Trump Is Convicted ? Your Questions, Answered
- Putin’s Enemies Are Struggling to Unite
- The Deadly Digital Frontiers at the Border
- Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is
- The 31 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2024
- Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time
Contact us at letters@time.com