In 1831, an underwater eruption produced a temporary island near Sicily.
The new landmass attracted attention from nearby countries and visiting observers.
The island consisted largely of volcanic material vulnerable https://www.beneaththesurfacenews.com/post/gov-greg-abbott-bestows-yellow-rose-of-texas-honor-to-this-former-local-history-teacher?commentId=8e2d5d6c-622a-4b59-ae82-1524c9306b69