Reports (e.g. [1], linked from the volcano/island's Wikipedia) suggest that the island will probably erode away quickly, as it is composed mainly of volcanic as

Reports (e.g. [1], linked from the volcano/island's Wikipedia) suggest that the island will probably erode away quickly, as it is composed mainly of volcanic ash. If it does not, what you suggest would indeed be interesting to observe. [1] http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-island-created-by-underwater-volcanic-eruption-in-tonga-may-soon-disappear-9993595.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-isla...