New island emerges in Pacific near Japan’s Iwo Jima

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near or close in distance or relationship The proximity of the new island to Iwo Jima is of great interest to scientists. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to regard something as being caused by or originating from a particular source or factor Scientists attribute the island’s formation to the eruption of an underwater volcano. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt / [verb] – to gather or collect gradually over time The materials expelled from the volcano accumulated and formed the new island. lifespan /LAHYF-span/ [noun] – the duration of time that something, such…
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