Floating Volcanic Stones and New Island in the South Pacific

In November, 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. Just behind them, ash and steam rising from the ocean.

And, while they were watching.

A plume of black ash.





A brand new island formed.


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.

(Share by Mr. Lim)
(Source Taken From: http://www.hoax-slayer.com/new-pacific-island.shtml)