Oceanography
The 150km2 stone block floats on the Pacific Ocean
The giant pumice mass formed after an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga and will drift to the coast of Australia in another 7-12 months.
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Decipher the mysterious stone capable of floating on the water
Scientists have found a mechanism to help pumice float for years, as well as their sinking and floating phenomenon.