Scientists Spot 657 New Islands

Scientists poring over satellite images and topographical charts have discovered a flood of new islands. A new study has identified 657 new barrier islands around the world, bringing the total number of islands in the world to 2,149, LiveScience reports. Such islands tend to occur in chains, forming a…

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Scientists Spot 657 New Islands

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