Birth of an Ocean: First Ever Real-Time Footage of Seafloor Rift Formation

Underwater volcanic eruption: molten lava bursts through the ocean floor, creating clouds of steam and foam — the moment of a new oceanic rift being born

This image captures a rare underwater volcanic eruption, where glowing lava breaks through the seafloor, triggering violent boiling and massive steam plumes. It marks the first time scientists have recorded in real time the birth of a new oceanic rift.

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