A new island of Nii-jima which was formed in Japan after a volcanic eruption, merged with the nearby Nishino-shima island thus forming a land mass which very much reminds of a cartoon character Snoopy.

The island has risen out of water at some 1,000 km south of Tokyo, and due to strong volcanic activities, it has been rapidly expanding, which resulted in merging with the nearby Nishino-shima island. All those that have seen it immediately found the similarities with Snoopy.

As the volcano under the island is still active, the island could cave in after the eruptions stop but it could stay as well.

The Snoopy Island has captured a great attention, but the authorities and the coastguard have warned that the area beneath the island is still dangerous and that the tourists should avoid approaching.