A Mysterious Island Amid The Atlantic Ocean Holds An Interesting History With A Surprising Future

By Shruti

Morphosis

This landmass tends to change its shape, therefore, it takes a long time to take on the task of mapping Sable Island. This fact was recorded in 2014 when the CBC report noted that sand had started disappearing from the island’s west end and accumulating instead at its eastern side. The reason why this shapeshifting occurs is because of the ocean that can easily erode and move dunes, so the landmass’ topography never remains consistent. Sable Island hence is known to be “shape-shifter” and its center moves across the Atlantic and this nature turned out to be deadly for many ships and the sailors.