How one plume of hot rock built two volcano chains off Australia's coast

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What happened

Lord Howe Island sits about 600 kilometers (370 miles) off the New South Wales coast, a crescent of rainforest and sea cliffs that draws visitors to its beaches and birdlife.

Few people realize they are standing on the worn-down remains of a volcano.

Key facts

  • Lord Howe Island sits about 600 kilometers (370 miles) off the New South Wales coast, a crescent of rainforest and sea cliffs that draws visitors to its beaches and birdlife.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:07 UTC.

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