Watching this newborn island erode could tell us a lot about Mars
Its volcanic tuff is tougher than expected and may withstand ocean waves for years

BABY PICS Scientists are keeping an eye on the rates of erosion of volcanic ash on Earth’s newest island, called Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai.
Cecile Sabau, Damien Grouille, NASA
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