Enormous floating pumice raft could help save the Great Barrier Reef

Enormous floating pumice raft could help save the Great Barrier Reef

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Science, Geography

11th Grade - University

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An underwater volcano near Tonga erupted on August 7th, creating a massive pumice raft in the Pacific Ocean. This raft, comparable in size to Manhattan, is drifting towards Fiji and may reach Australia in a year. As it travels, it carries marine life that could help restore the Great Barrier Reef.

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In which direction is the pumice currently drifting?

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What potential impact could the drifting pumice have on marine life?

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