This scientific data visualization shows the evolution of the newly-erupted island in the Kingdom of Tonga. Results of this study can enhance our understanding of numerous small volcanic landforms on Mars whose formation may have been in shallow-water environments during epochs when persistent surface water was present.
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NASA ID
GSFC_20180608_Tonga_m12932_Volcanoes
Date Created
June 8, 2018
Center
GSFC
Media Type
video
Location
Goddard Space Flight Center
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