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Eruption creates new bigger Lateiki Island

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 18:55.  Updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 19:19.

Eruption creates new bigger Lateiki Island

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 18:55
A new bigger island has formed following an eruption at Lateiki Island (aka Metis Shoal) last month 13 – 31 October, The remnants of the former island have submerged in the location between Kao and Late in the Ha’apai group.

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