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An underwater volcano has made a mysterious new island in the South Pacific — and NASA satellites captured the amazing process

The new island Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai should have vanished years ago.

Hawaii isn't the only series of islands formed from underwater volcanic eruptions. In 2014, a massive eruption formed the new island of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai. But there's something about this island that has scientists stumped. Following is a transcript of the video.

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Watch a brand new island form.

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