Mysterious low-frequency seismic ripples that stretched throughout the world last year may have been caused by the birth of a submarine volcano, scientists claim. In 2018, unexpected seismic activity was picked up by seismographs 10,000 miles away and tremors were felt on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. According to the French Geological and Mining Research Bureau, the team discovered a new 'submarine volcano' situated 31 miles (50 km) away. The French bureau claims that the birth of a submarine volcano has been observed for the first timeThe bureau said that the birth of the volcano, located 3,500 metres (2.1 miles) underwater, has been observed for the first time. ​Scientists are now processing the data they acquired in recent months and trying to assess seismic, volcanic, and tsunami.

Source: Daily Mail May 23, 2019 12:02 UTC