10 most mysterious islands in the world

We all love riddles, and especially various interesting and mysterious places. However, in the modern world there are practically no corners that people would not have studied thoroughly. However, we’ll show you some interesting locations. More precisely, these are entire islands, for their mysterious features that have earned the glory of some of the strangest in the world.

Bermea Island, Mexico

The island of Bermea is clearly indicated on the maps of the 18th century and is the most remote part of Mexico. It was only when, at the end of the 20th century, they decided to send expeditions to him, it turned out that he had disappeared in the most mysterious way, but could not be found. Where the whole island has gone, they still do not know.

Renaissance Island in the Aral Sea

For 50 years, Soviet scientists on this island developed and tested biological weapons. In 1988, the United States learned about the existence of the laboratory and insisted on the liquidation of the facility. In order to avoid a major international scandal, all tests were stopped, and hazardous substances were buried on the island.

Aegean Earthquake Island

If the island of Bermea once disappeared from the face of the earth, then the island of the Earthquake, on the contrary, suddenly arose. It appeared as a result of a strong earthquake that occurred in Pakistan in September 2013. Scientists claim that the new island is a mud volcano.

Magic Island, Titan

This miracle island is not part of our planet, but is located far beyond its borders - on Titin. Astronomers noticed his appearance on Saturn’s satellite in 2013. You cannot call it magic anyway, because it has a strange feature of disappearing and reappearing.

Bannerman Island on the Hudson River, USA

The island, located near New York, stores the ruins of a beautiful castle, which was built by Scottish tycoon Frank Bannerman in the 20th century to store weapons. Note that the businessman personally developed the appearance of the castle, without involving either architects or engineers. The arms dealer did not have time to finish his creation, in 1918 he died. Two years later, there was an explosion of 200 tons of gunpowder, which ruined most of the complex.

Socotra Indian Ocean Island, Yemen

Once here, you might think that you are on another planet. Do not be surprised, because you are on one of the most amazing and unusual miracle islands of our world. Socotra is unique not only for its landscapes, it is a treasury of the rarest flora and fauna, as well as a place of special culture and traditions.

Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean, USA

Big paradise island on which people originally lived. But in the 60s, they were all evicted by the US government, which decided that the place was perfect for a secret military facility. Until now, getting here is simply impossible.

Floating Island, Argentina

The mysterious island was discovered only two years ago in an inaccessible marshland, in the Parana River Delta, near Buenos Aires. He swims among a perfectly round lake and can even rotate, and from a height resembles an eye.

Partridge Island, Canada

Partridge Island is located in the Bay of Fundy and has a particularly eerie history. The fact is that in the 19th century a quarantine complex was organized here for patients with typhoid, cholera and yellow fever. Everyone who got here did not leave its borders anymore.

Phumdi - Floating Islands of Loktak Lake, India

Fantastic floating islands cover most of the Indian lake. The largest cluster of Phumdi is located in the southeastern part of the reservoir and covers an area of ​​40 square kilometers.

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