First-Ever Real-Time Capture of Seafloor Spreading: 160 Million Cubic Meters of Lava Erupts 4km Deep in Indian Ocean
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A seafloor spreading event has been captured in real-time, with a large amount of lava erupting at a depth of 4km in the Indian Ocean. The eruption is reported to have released 160 million cubic meters of lava, potentially creating new ocean floor. This event is considered a first-of-its-kind observation.