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The underwater ‘hotspot’ feeding La Palma’s volcano will create new islands (english.elpais.com)
4 points by aligray 1708 days ago
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csense 1708 days ago
If you know where an island's going to spawn, can you camp that spot in a boat, plant a flag on the island before anyone else, and create your own country?
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Arnt 1708 days ago
Sure. Wear magmaproof boots.

If you don't care to wait or are worried about your boots, you could do the same right now. There's a nice large unclaimed antarctic area.

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jobigoud 1708 days ago
I don't think the spot is in international waters. There is also a maritime dispute with Morocco in the area.
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