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Google Maps detects mysterious ‘underwater island’ in the Arabian Sea, probe on
What has perplexed many is that there is no noticeable land or construction at the spot, though as per Google Maps, the bean-formed island could be 8km long and 3.5km wide.
New Delhi: In an interesting turn of events, Google Maps as of late recognized a potential bean-formed 'submerged island' in the Arabian Sea close to Kerala's Kochi, which has gotten a subject of interest among specialists.
The satellite picture showing the puzzling island was first seen out by the Chellanam Karshika Tourism Development Society. The president advocate XK Julappan posted a screen capture of Google Maps showing the island-like construction on Facebook.
The association later educated the Kerala University regarding Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) about the revelation.
What has baffled many is that there is no noticeable land or construction at the spot, though as per Google Maps, the bean-formed island could be 8km long and 3.5km wide.
The authorities at KUFOS are intending to research the matter further.
"Seeing Google Maps, this resembles whatever other submerged island that we see across the globe. There have been comparative perceptions, and there is a particular shape additionally for this. Be that as it may, we don't have a clue what it is made of — regardless of whether it is sand or earth and whether it's circulated routinely. We can just track down that out through an examination. Solely after that, we can say anything concrete about this," Vice-Chancellor of KUFOS, K Riji John was cited by The News Minute as saying.
John says that individuals from the fishing local area have raised questions about whether this arrangement is the consequence of digging by the Cochin Port.
"We need to check this chance as well. Regularly, because of variables like submerged current, littoral float, measures like accumulation (seaside dregs getting back to shore), or disintegration of the coast, are noticed. In Kerala itself, towards the south locale, there is the issue of disintegration, while in regions like Vypeen (in Ernakulam area), km-long gradual addition is noticed. We can't say precisely whether this marvel is likewise because of a similar explanation," he added.
