New islands

New islands are islands which have been created recently (since 20th century), whether by means of volcanism, erosion, glacial retreat, or other mechanisms.

Geography

Connected Sites

Site Rationale Link
Ogasawara Islands An Island provisionally named as Niijima emerged in november 2013, but has since Dec 26 joined Nishinoshima and ceased to be a separate island.
Surtsey 1963, formed in a volcanic eruption
Ujung Kulon National Park Anak Krakatau (1927)

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  1. Not be "self evident"
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  5. Be explained, with reference to a source