September 3, 2025 – Small islands west of Ofu Island, American Samoa
Detailed Description
This photo shows part of the western Ofu coastline and several small islands west of Ofu Island, American Samoa. These islands are considered part of Ofu-Olosega volcano in the Manuʻa Islands. The island in the middle on the skyline is officially known as Nuʻutele Island, although it may have other names locally; it is an eroded tuff cone formed when magma and water interact at shallow depths, causing localized explosions. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
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Public Domain.