Brand-New Island Off Tonga Looks Dazzling In Its First Photos

The only thing more exhilirating than a little-known island

Three Tonga locals took the trip of a lifetime on Saturday when they explored a brand-new volcanic islandformed about two months ago

Scientists say it’s extremely hazardous to visit the new islandThere’s a crater, a lake and seabirds laying eggsregional newspaper

The island is unnamed and is expected to erode into the ocean within a few months, but Orbassano thinks there’s potential for tourist visits

We’ll keep dreaming.

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First photographs emerge of new Pacific island off Tonga

First photographs emerge of new Pacific island off Tonga

First photographs emerge of new Pacific island off Tonga

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Tonga’s new island: First photographs emerge of volcanic island in Pacific (GP Orbassano)

Tonga’s new island: First photographs emerge of volcanic island in Pacific (GP Orbassano)

Tonga’s new island: First photographs emerge of volcanic island in Pacific (GP Orbassano)

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First pictures of Tonga’s newly-formed volcanic island (photo by GP Orbassano) [700 X 467) via

First pictures of Tonga’s newly-formed volcanic island (photo by GP Orbassano) [700 X 467) via

First pictures of Tonga’s newly-formed volcanic island (photo by GP Orbassano) [700 X 467) via

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