The underwater ‘hotspot’ feeding La Palma’s volcano will create new islands

The underwater ‘hotspot’ feeding La Palma’s volcano will create new islands(english.elpais.com)

4 points by aligray 4 years ago | 3 comments

csense 4 years 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?

Arnt 4 years 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.

jobigoud 4 years ago | |

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