NHK Documentary S2016E10 - Origins of Land: Nishinoshima Island

Located 1,000 km from Tokyo, Nishinoshima Island suddenly emerged from the water in 2013. The land is formed from an undersea volcanic eruption and scientists are saying this event could solve the mystery of how continents are made. NHK teamed up with experts to learn more about Japan's newest island. Join them on this grand science adventure as they witness an once-in-a-lifetime "birth of land".