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In reply to the discussion: It's an island! [View all]

Warpy

(113,131 posts)
8. Most islands in the region live fast and die young
Sat Sep 24, 2022, 10:12 PM
Sep 2022

so enjoy it while it's here. Piles of ash, pumice, and/or spatter are unstable enough on dry land.

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It's an island! [View all] sl8 Sep 2022 OP
Thank you for this GREAT post! patricia92243 Sep 2022 #1
The Earth is never static. scarletlib Sep 2022 #2
Cool! tavernier Sep 2022 #3
"superheated, acidic seawater ... rubbersole Sep 2022 #4
Happy Birthday little (no name) island! Better keep growing to keep up with FailureToCommunicate Sep 2022 #5
An island is born-- how cool is that? LymphocyteLover Sep 2022 #6
Cool stuff! Thanks for the link...nt Wounded Bear Sep 2022 #7
Most islands in the region live fast and die young Warpy Sep 2022 #8
I wonder if it will remain one and if so for how long. cstanleytech Sep 2022 #9
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