NASA Satellites Capture Mysterious 'Ghost Island' Appearance and Disappearance in Caspian Sea
In a captivating spectacle, a transient 'ghost island' emerged and then vanished in the Caspian Sea near Baku, Azerbaijan, as captured by NASA's Landsat satellites during 2023-2024. This ephemeral landmass, stretching 400 meters wide, was a result of an explosive mud volcano eruption at Kumani Bank. Echoing a phenomenon witnessed in 1861, the island's brief existence raised intriguing questions about geological processes beneath the sea's surface.
Jan 17