Japanese 'Snoopy' island created by volcanic eruption

[rpannier]

A volcanic eruption in Japan would usually have people living nearby reaching for their protective masks. But the recent formation of an island off the country's Pacific coast, after weeks of volcanic activity, has prompted more enchantment than fear at nature's volatility.

In the weeks since it rose from the sea 620 miles (1,000km) south of Tokyo, the island expanded amid continued volcanic activity, before merging with an existing island to create a new landmass with a remarkable resemblance to a cartoon dog – Snoopy.

link
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/30/japan-snoopy-island-volcanic-eruption

[Berlum]

1. One man's Snoopy is another man's generic Pile O' Rocks

[JHB]

2. "Here's the world-famous generic Pile O'Rocks catching some rays"

[Berlum]

3. Here's Joe-Cool Snoopy showing how it's done

[pintobean]

4. Godzilla?

Oh no!

[loli phabay]

5. tentacle rape porn anime was my first thought, is snoopy even well known outside of the us

[Silent3]

8. You're enabling tentacle culture with comments like that. n/t

[PADemD]

6. Here's a link to a better comparison

http://thesurvivalplaceblog.com/2013/12/28/volcanoes-today-28-dec-2013-sinabung-kizimen-nishino-shima-karymsky-dukono-paluweh-suwanose-jima-etna/

[jakeXT]

9. And Gibraltar won "2013 Rock of the Year" ?

Gibraltar wins “Rock of the Year” in 2013 because of its ability to remain regal and steadfast despite Spain and Britain acting like hungry schoolchildren in its midst.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/science/131223/rock-the-year-gibraltar

[Ptah]

7. cool

[Number23]

10. Oh, that is just too cute.

[Liberal_in_LA]

12. really cute

[redqueen]

13. I see a dancing Snoopy

[joeybee12]

11. Not Snoopy, but Jesus...

And he's eating toast.