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Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Then Vanishes on B.C. Reservoir

An island reportedly appeared on satellite imagery of a reservoir in northern British Columbia before disappearing. Initially dismissed as an AI-generated image, authorities later confirmed the island's existence through satellite data. The phenomenon has sparked curiosity among scientists and local residents, though its sudden appearance and disappearance remain unexplained.

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The New York Times (World) logoThe New York Times (World)Independent🔒Center22 hr. ago
Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Then Vanishes on B.C. Reservoir

An island reportedly appeared on satellite imagery of a reservoir in northern British Columbia before disappearing. Initially dismissed as an AI-generated image, authorities later confirmed the island's existence through satellite data. The phenomenon has sparked curiosity among scientists and local residents, though its sudden appearance and disappearance remain unexplained.

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