A Giant Island Broke Free in Canada—Then Vanished
Summary
A large island about the size of two football fields broke loose from the shore of the Williston Reservoir in northern British Columbia and drifted into open water before disappearing from satellite images. Officials say rising water levels and strong winds likely pushed the floating island into a hidden inlet, where it is no longer visible.Key Facts
- The island was about 9,800 square meters in size, roughly 70 by 140 meters.
- It broke free from the Williston Reservoir, a large man-made lake behind the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
- The reservoir reached its highest water level in 14 years due to heavy snow and rain.
- The island likely formed from decomposed driftwood that became solid enough for plants to grow.
- Rising water and strong winds caused the island to detach and float away.
- Floating islands are known to happen in dammed lakes and other areas worldwide.
- These floating islands can damage boats, block spillways, and affect hydroelectric power operations.
- Similar events around the world are linked to climate change causing erosion, flooding, and severe weather.
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