NASA detects underwater eruption in the Bismarck Sea; pumice stone rafts affect islands. On May 8, 2026, NASA satellites recorded an underwater volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, near Papua New Guinea, using the Landsat 8 satellite OLI. The images showed columns of steam and ash, as well as extensive pumice stone rafts floating in the water, the main indicator of volcanic activity. NASA warned communities in the Admiralty Islands about the r…
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NASA detects underwater eruption in the Bismarck Sea; pumice stone rafts affect islands. On May 8, 2026, NASA satellites recorded an underwater volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, near Papua New Guinea, using the Landsat 8 satellite OLI. The images showed columns of steam and ash, as well as extensive pumice stone rafts floating in the water, the main indicator of volcanic activity. NASA warned communities in the Admiralty Islands about the r…