A mud volcano eruption in the Caspian Sea created a temporary 'ghost island' in early 2023, only for it to erode away by the end of 2024. NASA's Earth Observatory tracked its brief appearance using satellite images, revealing that the island emerged from the Kumani Bank volcano.

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‘Ghost island’ appears and disappears in Caspian Sea – You won’t believe how quickly it vanished

NASA satellites spotted a mysterious "ghost island" that formed and then disappeared "like an apparition."

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‘Ghost island’ appears in NASA images — and then mysteriously vanishes

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A 'ghost' island may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it's become a reality in the Caspian Sea.

Ένα νησί «φάντασμα» μπορεί να ακούγεται σαν ιδέα για επιστημονική φαντασία, αλλά έχει γίνει πραγματικότητα στην Κασπία Θάλασσα

Το νησί «φάντασμα» που εντοπίστηκε απ' την NASA και μετά εξαφανίστηκε για πάντα

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The "ghost" island that was spotted by NASA and then disappeared forever

A island formed by the Kumani Bank mud volcano in the Caspian Sea stretched nearly 400 meters across in early 2023. Within a year, it was one-quarter the size.

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A Ghost Island Has Emerged From the Sea Overnight

A rare and mysterious feature has recently appeared in the Caspian Sea. The temporary “ghost island” formed and then disappeared nearly as quickly. This landmass appeared after an eruption by the Kumani Bank mud volcano off Azerbaijan’s coast. This rare event was captured by NASA satellites, revealing the unpredictable nature of mud volcanoes to create […] The post NASA Satellites Capture Mysterious ‘Ghost Island’ in Caspian Sea appeared first o…

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NASA Satellites Capture Mysterious ‘Ghost Island’ in Caspian Sea

In a remarkable display of Earth’s dynamic geology, NASA satellites have documented the sudden emergence and swift disappearance of a “ghost island” in the Caspian Sea. The event offers a rare glimpse into the transient nature of mud volcanoes and their impact on our planet’s landscape. In early 2023, the tranquil waters of the Caspian Sea, approximately 15 miles off the eastern coast of Azerbaijan, were disrupted by the eruption of the Kumani B…

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NASA Satellites Capture "Ghost Island" Appearing and Vanishing in the Caspian Sea - The Debrief

In an extraordinary demonstration of Earth’s dynamic geology, NASA satellites have documented the sudden appearance and rapid disappearance of a “phantom island” in the Caspian Sea. The event offers a rare insight into the transitory nature of mud volcanoes and their impact on the landscape of our planet.

En una extraordinaria muestra de la dinámica geología de la Tierra, los satélites de la NASA han documentado la repentina aparición y rápida desaparición de una “isla fantasma” en el mar Caspio. El suceso ofrece una rara visión de la naturaleza transitoria de los volcanes de lodo y su impacto en el paisaje de nuestro […]

‘Ghost island’ appears and disappears in Caspian Sea – You won’t believe how quickly it vanished

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