In the interest of expanding the world view of C4Q members (And continuing my history of showing off semi-awesome geological stuff), may I present this offering:
AMAZING SIGHT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
http://www.snopes.com/photos/natural/maiken.asp
In November 2006, the yacht 'Maiken' was traveling in the
South Pacific when the crew came across a weird sight - ....
It was sand in the water, and the sand was floating
ON TOP of the waves...
This is not a beach, it is volcanic stones floating on the water.
The trail left by the yacht... through the sand
And then this was spotted... ash and steam rising from the ocean...
And, while they were watching...
A brand new island formed...
A plume of black ash...
Awesome!
Tonga volcanic eruption seen by yacht crew
08 Nov 2006, 18:07
Can you imagine the thrill of being the first & only people to see
a new island being created ... where there was nothing before?
'AND ON THE SEVENTH DAY HE RESTED AND SAW IT WAS GOOD.'