Volcanic eruptions are creating a brand new island off the coast of Japan

Eruptions from an underwater volcano have created a new island.

Last summer, magma began spewing off the coast of Japan, the first eruptions in the region in a millennium.

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A new island has emerged off Iwoto, formerly known as Iwo Jima, south of Tokyo.

Iwo Jima was the site of a major battle in World War II.

New islands have already been confirmed in the area, but all of them are sinking within a few months due to harsh sea conditions.

This new island is the first in the region since 1986.

Officials warned of smoke and large ash deposits as the eruptions continued.

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