We all love riddles, and especially various interesting and mysterious places. However, in the modern world, there are practically no corners left that people would not have studied thoroughly. However, we will show you some interesting locations. More precisely, these are entire islands, for their mysterious features have earned fame as one of the strangest in the world.
Bermea Island, Mexico
Bermea Island is clearly marked on maps from the 18th century and is the most remote part of Mexico. It was only when at the end of the 20th century it was decided to send expeditions to him, it turned out that he disappeared in the most mysterious way, but they could not find him. They still don’t know where the whole island went.
Revival island in the Aral Sea
On this island, for 50 years, Soviet scientists have been developing and testing biological weapons. In 1988, the United States learned of the laboratory's existence and insisted on the disposal of the facility. In order to avoid a major international scandal, all tests were stopped, and hazardous substances were buried on the island.
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Island Earthquakes in the Aegean Sea
If Bermeya Island once disappeared from the face of the earth, then Earthquake Island, on the contrary, suddenly appeared. It appeared as a result of a strong earthquake in Pakistan in September 2013. Scientists claim that the new island is a mud volcano.
Magic Island, Titan
This wonderful island is not part of our planet, but is located far beyond its borders - on Titin. Astronomers noticed its appearance on the moon of Saturn in 2013. You cannot call it just magic, because it has a strange feature that it disappears and then reappears.
Bannerman Island on the Hudson River, USA
The island, located near New York, houses the ruins of a beautiful castle that 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 complete the creation; in 1918 he died. Two years later, there was an explosion of 200 tons of gunpowder, which turned into ruins most of the complex.
Socotra Island in Indian Ocean, 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 extraordinary wonderful 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
A large paradise island where people originally lived. But in the 60s they were all evicted by the US government, which decided the site was perfect for a secret military facility. Until now, it is simply impossible to get here.
Floating Island, Argentina
The mysterious island was discovered just two years ago in an inaccessible swampy area, in the Parana River Delta, near Buenos Aires. It floats among a perfectly round lake and can even rotate, and from a height it resembles an eye.
Partridge Island, Canada
Partridge Island is located in the Bay of Fundy and has a particularly spooky history. The fact is that in the 19th century a quarantine complex was organized here for patients with typhus, cholera and yellow fever. Everyone who got here never left its limits anymore.
Phumdi - floating islands of Loktak lake, India
Fantastic floating islands cover most of the Indian lake. The largest accumulation of Phumdi is located in the southeastern part of the reservoir and covers an area of 40 square kilometers.
Irina Pasynkova