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Underwater Volcano Erupts Near Papua New Guinea

Updated 2026-07-31 14:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

An underwater volcano near Papua New Guinea is erupting, as evidenced by frothy rock floating on the ocean surface, providing a rare glimpse of volcanic activity.

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Scientific American
Frothy rock floating on the ocean near Papua New Guinea is the sign scientists needed that, hidden from view, an underwater volcano was erupting
2026-07-31 10:30 UTC
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