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[[Image:Island.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Island, as seen in the [[season 1]] episode {{ep|1x24}}]] |
[[Image:Island.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Island, as seen in the [[season 1]] episode {{ep|1x24}}]] |
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| − | ''For the smaller island off the coast of the Island |
+ | :<small>''For the smaller island off the coast of the Island, see [[Hydra Island]]''<br /> |
| − | ''For specific locations on the Island, see [[Locations]]'' |
+ | :''For specific locations on the Island, see [[Locations]]''</small> |
| − | '''The Island''' is the principal location for the events of ''[[Lost]]''. The Island appears to have been volcanically created, as evidenced by [[Bernard]]'s usage of [[lava rocks|volcanic rocks]] and the volcanic topograph of the [[cove]]. |
+ | '''The Island''' is the principal location for the events of ''[[Lost]]''. The Island appears to have been volcanically created, as evidenced by [[Bernard]]'s usage of [[lava rocks|volcanic rocks]] and the volcanic topograph of the [[cove]]. There is a large main island and at least one smaller island known as [[Hydra Island]]. |
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+ | ==History== |
Nothing is known of the early history of the Island. There is the remains of a [[statue]] that possibly suggests some sort of signficant culture being present on the Island at some undetermined point in the past. The first identifiable outside vistors to the Island would have been the sailors of the {{link|Black Rock}} who arrived on the Island at some point in 1882. The crew consisted of [[Magnus Hanso]] and 40 men. There were also an unknown number of slaves on the ship. The [[blast door map]] says that the remains of the ship's owner [[Magnus Hanso]] are on the Island. |
Nothing is known of the early history of the Island. There is the remains of a [[statue]] that possibly suggests some sort of signficant culture being present on the Island at some undetermined point in the past. The first identifiable outside vistors to the Island would have been the sailors of the {{link|Black Rock}} who arrived on the Island at some point in 1882. The crew consisted of [[Magnus Hanso]] and 40 men. There were also an unknown number of slaves on the ship. The [[blast door map]] says that the remains of the ship's owner [[Magnus Hanso]] are on the Island. |
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The remains of two people known as [[Adam and Eve]] were found in a cave on the Island indicating a human presence at some point in the first half of the 1900s. |
The remains of two people known as [[Adam and Eve]] were found in a cave on the Island indicating a human presence at some point in the first half of the 1900s. |
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| − | A large new period of human activity began in the early 1970s under the leadership of the [[DHARMA Initiative]]. Construction projects occured all over the Island. A series of isolated science stations were built along with a community-style living facility (the [[Barracks]]). Tunnels were dug under the Island along with a limited number of road projects. The Island was provided with electrical power (from an as-yet unrevealed source) and a communications network. |
+ | A large new period of human activity began in the early 1970s under the leadership of the [[DHARMA Initiative]]. Construction projects occured all over the Island. A series of isolated science stations were built along with a community-style living facility (the [[Barracks]]). [[Subterranean conduit|Tunnels]] were dug under the Island along with a limited number of road projects. The Island was provided with electrical power (from an as-yet unrevealed source) and a [[DharmaTel|communications network]]. |
| − | The Island appears to be almost impossible to reach for unknown reasons by conventional navigational means. The |
+ | The Island appears to be almost impossible to reach for unknown reasons by conventional navigational means. The DHARMA Initiative placed a sonar beacon near the Island which was subsequently used to guide [[submarines]] back to the Island. |
| − | A French Science team attracted by radio signals from the Island picked up at sea arrived on the Island around 1988. The lone survivor of the team has stated that there were only [[Others]] on the Island. Her story is incomplete, confused and she has contradicted herself on occasion. |
+ | A [[Science expedition|French Science team]] attracted by [[Radio tower|radio signals]] from the Island picked up at sea arrived on the Island around 1988. The [[Danielle Rousseau|lone survivor]] of the team has stated that there were only [[Others]] on the Island. Her story is incomplete, confused and she has contradicted herself on occasion. |
| − | According to [[Mikhail Bakunin]], when DHARMA arrived in the early 1970s, " |
+ | According to [[Mikhail Bakunin]], when the DHARMA Initiative arrived in the early 1970s, "the Others" were already on the Island and had been on the Island for a considerable amount of time. The Others and the DHARMA Initiative co-existed on the Island in some manner until an event known as [[the purge]]. Mikhail alleged that the DHARMA Initiative went to war with the Others with the result being the deaths of all members of the initiative. It is assumed by Bakunin's comments that the purge happened sometime around 1993 but this has not been established for certain, and it conflicts with the French story. |
| − | Supply drops by parachute meant for the |
+ | [[Supply drops]] by parachute meant for the DHARMA Initiative continue to occur on the Island. |
On [[September 22, 2004]], [[Oceanic Flight 815]] crashed on this Island, with an unusually large number of survivors. |
On [[September 22, 2004]], [[Oceanic Flight 815]] crashed on this Island, with an unusually large number of survivors. |
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Open fields are common on the Island, such as where [[Shannon]] translates the [[distress signal]], and where [[Hurley]] and [[Charlie]] ride in the [[DHARMA van]]. They seem to be mostly on hillsides. |
Open fields are common on the Island, such as where [[Shannon]] translates the [[distress signal]], and where [[Hurley]] and [[Charlie]] ride in the [[DHARMA van]]. They seem to be mostly on hillsides. |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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Many of the key locations on the Island, however, are geologically derived or based. Other locations were created by the Losties or other survivors in response to certain events. For these locations, the level of mystery that surrounds them is minimal. In the order in which they are introduced, they are the following: the [[Camp]], the [[Graveyard]], the [[Caves]], [[Rousseau's Camp]], the [[Golf Course]], the [[Waterfall]], the [[Garden]], the [[Cove]], the [[Tiger Pit]], the [[Church]], the [[Sweat lodge]], and [[Eko's grave]]. |
Many of the key locations on the Island, however, are geologically derived or based. Other locations were created by the Losties or other survivors in response to certain events. For these locations, the level of mystery that surrounds them is minimal. In the order in which they are introduced, they are the following: the [[Camp]], the [[Graveyard]], the [[Caves]], [[Rousseau's Camp]], the [[Golf Course]], the [[Waterfall]], the [[Garden]], the [[Cove]], the [[Tiger Pit]], the [[Church]], the [[Sweat lodge]], and [[Eko's grave]]. |
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+ | ===DHARMA Initiative locations=== |
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The [[DHARMA Initiative]] built a series of facilities all over the Island. At one end of the Island, there are a series of science stations. The known stations are [[the Swan]] (originally a magnetic research lab), the [[Staff]] (medical station), [[the Arrow]] (supply terminal), [[the Flame]] (communications) and [[the Pearl]] (observation of the other stations). All these stations except for a warehouse portion of [[the Flame]] are buried in the ground. A Dock facility known as the [[Pala Ferry]] existed to move people between the listed stations and other facilities. |
The [[DHARMA Initiative]] built a series of facilities all over the Island. At one end of the Island, there are a series of science stations. The known stations are [[the Swan]] (originally a magnetic research lab), the [[Staff]] (medical station), [[the Arrow]] (supply terminal), [[the Flame]] (communications) and [[the Pearl]] (observation of the other stations). All these stations except for a warehouse portion of [[the Flame]] are buried in the ground. A Dock facility known as the [[Pala Ferry]] existed to move people between the listed stations and other facilities. |
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On [[Hydra Island]] there is [[the Hydra]] (Zoologicial research) station which unlike other facilities is mostly above ground. |
On [[Hydra Island]] there is [[the Hydra]] (Zoologicial research) station which unlike other facilities is mostly above ground. |
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+ | In the area of the [[Black Rock]] is a large [[Radio Tower]] built by the Dharma initiative. The radio tower is designed to broadcast signals in a continuous loop over long distances. |
At the other end of the main island is an above-ground set of houses with electrical power and water surrounded by a [[Barracks#Sonic_Barrier|Sonic Barrier]] fence. This community is known as the [[Barracks]]. |
At the other end of the main island is an above-ground set of houses with electrical power and water surrounded by a [[Barracks#Sonic_Barrier|Sonic Barrier]] fence. This community is known as the [[Barracks]]. |
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Other locations incorporate a moderate level of mythology. It is possible to speculate the origins of these locations, such that its level of mystery on the Island is elevated above the geographical and Losties-made locations, but not unsurpassed on the Island. These locations are the following, in the order in which they are introduced: the [[Decoy Village]], [[the Door]], the [[capsule dump]], the [[Quarry]], and [[Alex's hideout]]. |
Other locations incorporate a moderate level of mythology. It is possible to speculate the origins of these locations, such that its level of mystery on the Island is elevated above the geographical and Losties-made locations, but not unsurpassed on the Island. These locations are the following, in the order in which they are introduced: the [[Decoy Village]], [[the Door]], the [[capsule dump]], the [[Quarry]], and [[Alex's hideout]]. |
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The [[DHARMA Initiative]] brought certain non-native animals such as [[Polar Bears]] to [[Hydra Island]] where the animals were modified to an unknown degree. During the [[Purge]], the [[Polar Bears]] got free and made their way to the main island. A Shark experimental subject of the initiative has been seen at sea and it has been established that dolphins were also used. |
The [[DHARMA Initiative]] brought certain non-native animals such as [[Polar Bears]] to [[Hydra Island]] where the animals were modified to an unknown degree. During the [[Purge]], the [[Polar Bears]] got free and made their way to the main island. A Shark experimental subject of the initiative has been seen at sea and it has been established that dolphins were also used. |
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The Island is also in the path of migratory path of tagged [[seagulls]]. |
The Island is also in the path of migratory path of tagged [[seagulls]]. |
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''See also: [[Food]]'' |
''See also: [[Food]]'' |
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The Island contains a variety of magnetic features. These features seem to create a significant local deviation in compass bearings which make navigation difficult. The only person known to have left the Island was given instructions to leave to [[Pala Ferry]] and keep to a bearing of 325 to reach the shipping lanes. Another person, [[Desmond]], attempted to navigate away from the Island by sailing due west but ended up sailing in circles and back at the Island. |
The Island contains a variety of magnetic features. These features seem to create a significant local deviation in compass bearings which make navigation difficult. The only person known to have left the Island was given instructions to leave to [[Pala Ferry]] and keep to a bearing of 325 to reach the shipping lanes. Another person, [[Desmond]], attempted to navigate away from the Island by sailing due west but ended up sailing in circles and back at the Island. |
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The tides on the island rose dramatically in the fall of 2004 on the beach. They seem to have remained at the level reached ever since. Unusual tides may also play a part in navigation problems. When several of the plane crash survivors attempted to leave the Island by [[raft]] through tides or navigational difficulty, they seemed to be moving in a circular course around the Island rather than out to sea. |
The tides on the island rose dramatically in the fall of 2004 on the beach. They seem to have remained at the level reached ever since. Unusual tides may also play a part in navigation problems. When several of the plane crash survivors attempted to leave the Island by [[raft]] through tides or navigational difficulty, they seemed to be moving in a circular course around the Island rather than out to sea. |
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==Healing properties== |
==Healing properties== |
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The Island (or something on the Island) may have [[Healing properties|healing powers]] that cure at least some inhabitants of long-term ailments and speed recovery from mild to moderate wounds. |
The Island (or something on the Island) may have [[Healing properties|healing powers]] that cure at least some inhabitants of long-term ailments and speed recovery from mild to moderate wounds. |
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{{main|Nicknames}} |
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The only official name given by the writers to the Island so far is "The Eyeland". This is also the name of a song on the official [[soundtrack]]. |
The only official name given by the writers to the Island so far is "The Eyeland". This is also the name of a song on the official [[soundtrack]]. |
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*"Rape Caves" - [[Shannon]] |
*"Rape Caves" - [[Shannon]] |
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{{NavMinor-Unanswered}} |
{{NavMinor-Unanswered}} |
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+ | * Does the Island have a name, and if so, what is it? |
* Where is the Island? |
* Where is the Island? |
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* How is the Island hidden from the rest of the world? |
* How is the Island hidden from the rest of the world? |
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* Does the island demand sacrifices, like [[Boone]] proclaimed? |
* Does the island demand sacrifices, like [[Boone]] proclaimed? |
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+ | ==See also== |
| − | *[[Sri Lanka Video]] - First part of video contains direct information about the Island |
+ | * [[Sri Lanka Video]] - First part of video contains direct information about the Island |
| − | *[[Portal:Locations]] |
+ | * [[Portal:Locations]] |
| − | *[[Map]] - Disambiguation page for various maps regarding the Island |
+ | * [[Map]] - Disambiguation page for various maps regarding the Island |
| − | *[[Flight path of Oceanic 815]] |
+ | * [[Flight path of Oceanic 815]] |
| − | *[[Island in Google Maps]] |
+ | * [[Island in Google Maps]] |
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[[Category:Island locations|*]] |
[[Category:Island locations|*]] |
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Revision as of 21:11, 18 April 2007
The Island, as seen in the season 1 episode "Exodus, Part 2"
- For the smaller island off the coast of the Island, see Hydra Island
- For specific locations on the Island, see Locations
The Island is the principal location for the events of Lost. The Island appears to have been volcanically created, as evidenced by Bernard's usage of volcanic rocks and the volcanic topograph of the cove. There is a large main island and at least one smaller island known as Hydra Island.
History
Nothing is known of the early history of the Island. There is the remains of a statue that possibly suggests some sort of signficant culture being present on the Island at some undetermined point in the past. The first identifiable outside vistors to the Island would have been the sailors of the Black Rock who arrived on the Island at some point in 1882. The crew consisted of Magnus Hanso and 40 men. There were also an unknown number of slaves on the ship. The blast door map says that the remains of the ship's owner Magnus Hanso are on the Island.
The remains of two people known as Adam and Eve were found in a cave on the Island indicating a human presence at some point in the first half of the 1900s.
A large new period of human activity began in the early 1970s under the leadership of the DHARMA Initiative. Construction projects occured all over the Island. A series of isolated science stations were built along with a community-style living facility (the Barracks). Tunnels were dug under the Island along with a limited number of road projects. The Island was provided with electrical power (from an as-yet unrevealed source) and a communications network.
The Island appears to be almost impossible to reach for unknown reasons by conventional navigational means. The DHARMA Initiative placed a sonar beacon near the Island which was subsequently used to guide submarines back to the Island.
A French Science team attracted by radio signals from the Island picked up at sea arrived on the Island around 1988. The lone survivor of the team has stated that there were only Others on the Island. Her story is incomplete, confused and she has contradicted herself on occasion.
According to Mikhail Bakunin, when the DHARMA Initiative arrived in the early 1970s, "the Others" were already on the Island and had been on the Island for a considerable amount of time. The Others and the DHARMA Initiative co-existed on the Island in some manner until an event known as the purge. Mikhail alleged that the DHARMA Initiative went to war with the Others with the result being the deaths of all members of the initiative. It is assumed by Bakunin's comments that the purge happened sometime around 1993 but this has not been established for certain, and it conflicts with the French story.
Supply drops by parachute meant for the DHARMA Initiative continue to occur on the Island.
On September 22, 2004, Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on this Island, with an unusually large number of survivors.
Geography
A view of the Island from the Hydra Island, revealed by Ben to Sawyer.
One of Danielle Rousseau's maps of The Island.
The size of the Island has not yet been determined. Its diameter has been shown to be a several-days' walk, as demonstrated by the Tailies traveling to join the midsection survivors, by Kate and Sawyer's return from the Hydra Island, and Kate, Locke, Sayid and Rousseau's journey first to The Flame and then to the barracks. With the revelation of this satellite island, it is likely that none of the Lostaways have entirely circumnavigated the Island so far. Based on these facts, the Island is larger than 20 miles in one dimension, but exactly how much larger is as yet impossible to judge. According to the scale of Danielle Rousseau's maps it is 240 kilometers long along one side.
The Island has many different geographical zones. There is a very distinctive coastline. It seems to be comprised mostly of beach sand, but some of it appears to be rocky and hard to maneuver, such as the cove where Kelvin kept Desmond's boat. There also appears to be steep cliff faces that drop off into the sea, such as where Dave is seen jumping away from Hurley.
The jungle and the forest seem to make up most of the interior of the Island. Although they run together, there are some differences between them. The forest appears to be more sparse with smaller trees while the jungle appears to be more dense with more overhanging vines.
On a plateau in the hills is the original Island golf course. The caves are located in these hills as well.
The cliffs can be seen on Ben's map, as well as in a few scenes. Jack is rescued by Locke from falling off a cliff.
There are mountains all throughout the Island, including at least one volcano in the southwest. There are two main ridges, both stretching from north to south.
The valley between the mountain ridges contains rivers, streams, and waterfalls.
Open fields are common on the Island, such as where Shannon translates the distress signal, and where Hurley and Charlie ride in the DHARMA van. They seem to be mostly on hillsides.
Locations
Locations on the Island have been shaped both by the actions of the DHARMA Initiative, the Others, and other various influences, be they human or supernatural.
Many of the key locations on the Island, however, are geologically derived or based. Other locations were created by the Losties or other survivors in response to certain events. For these locations, the level of mystery that surrounds them is minimal. In the order in which they are introduced, they are the following: the Camp, the Graveyard, the Caves, Rousseau's Camp, the Golf Course, the Waterfall, the Garden, the Cove, the Tiger Pit, the Church, the Sweat lodge, and Eko's grave.
DHARMA Initiative locations
The DHARMA Initiative built a series of facilities all over the Island. At one end of the Island, there are a series of science stations. The known stations are the Swan (originally a magnetic research lab), the Staff (medical station), the Arrow (supply terminal), the Flame (communications) and the Pearl (observation of the other stations). All these stations except for a warehouse portion of the Flame are buried in the ground. A Dock facility known as the Pala Ferry existed to move people between the listed stations and other facilities.
On Hydra Island there is the Hydra (Zoologicial research) station which unlike other facilities is mostly above ground.
In the area of the Black Rock is a large Radio Tower built by the Dharma initiative. The radio tower is designed to broadcast signals in a continuous loop over long distances.
At the other end of the main island is an above-ground set of houses with electrical power and water surrounded by a Sonic Barrier fence. This community is known as the Barracks.
Other locations
Other locations incorporate a moderate level of mythology. It is possible to speculate the origins of these locations, such that its level of mystery on the Island is elevated above the geographical and Losties-made locations, but not unsurpassed on the Island. These locations are the following, in the order in which they are introduced: the Decoy Village, the Door, the capsule dump, the Quarry, and Alex's hideout.
A few locations on the Island defy most explanations. These locations were made by either previous inhabitants of the Island, other known current inhabitants, or the DHARMA Initiative, but in all cases their origins and meanings are mysterious and cannot be clarified at this point. In the order in which they are introduced, they are the following: the Dark Territory, the Rope bridge, the drug smugglers' plane, the Black Rock, the Balloon, the statue, and the Polar Bear Cave.
Flora and fauna
The Island has a number of animal species not native to the South Seas including boars. Some non-native animals make individual appearances on the Island, such as the black horse, Mikhail's cat Nadia, and a dove. Wild chicken, bees, and a tree frog were witnessed by the survivors as well. The Others also kept cattle at the Flame and Bea Klugh had a horse.
From the sea, various types of fish and shellfish have proven useful for sustenance. Sun gave Jack the needle of a sea urchin for Boone's transfusion.
The DHARMA Initiative brought certain non-native animals such as Polar Bears to Hydra Island where the animals were modified to an unknown degree. During the Purge, the Polar Bears got free and made their way to the main island. A Shark experimental subject of the initiative has been seen at sea and it has been established that dolphins were also used.
The Island is also in the path of migratory path of tagged seagulls.
Among the vegetation are fruit-bearing mango, papaya, and guava plants.
See also: Food
The Island contains a variety of magnetic features. These features seem to create a significant local deviation in compass bearings which make navigation difficult. The only person known to have left the Island was given instructions to leave to Pala Ferry and keep to a bearing of 325 to reach the shipping lanes. Another person, Desmond, attempted to navigate away from the Island by sailing due west but ended up sailing in circles and back at the Island.
The tides on the island rose dramatically in the fall of 2004 on the beach. They seem to have remained at the level reached ever since. Unusual tides may also play a part in navigation problems. When several of the plane crash survivors attempted to leave the Island by raft through tides or navigational difficulty, they seemed to be moving in a circular course around the Island rather than out to sea.
Healing properties
The Island (or something on the Island) may have healing powers that cure at least some inhabitants of long-term ailments and speed recovery from mild to moderate wounds.
Trivia
- Locke claims to have looked "into the eye of this Island, and what I saw... was beautiful." ("White Rabbit") In "Exodus, Part 2", he is pulled by the "Monster" to a hole in the ground, ironically what could be "the eye of this Island".
Nicknames
The only official name given by the writers to the Island so far is "The Eyeland". This is also the name of a song on the official soundtrack.
The survivors have various different nicknames for the Island and some of its geographical features:
- "Heart of Darkness" - Jack
- "Craphole Island" - Shannon
- "Mystery Frickin' Island" - Shannon
- "Mount Vesuvius" - Sawyer
- "The Magical Forest" - Sawyer
- "Rape Caves" - Shannon
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- For fan theories about these unanswered questions, see: The Island/Theories
- Does the Island have a name, and if so, what is it?
- Where is the Island?
- How is the Island hidden from the rest of the world?
- What is the source of the Island's apparent healing properties?
- What is the origin of the Island's infrastructure (electricity, running water)?
- Due to the food drop (the origin of Desmond's/The Swan's food) from the plane overhead, does the world know that the Island is there? Why is no action being taken to recover this island and the survivors stranded upon it?
- Why didn't the Island heal Ben's tumor? Do its healing powers only affect people not born there?
- If Michael and Walt were able to leave the Island via The Others' Boat, then why can't Jack and Juliet leave the Island aboard the Elizabeth sailboat after the destruction of the submarine?
- How was the island navigated to before the beacon was installed?
- Was the discharge a discrete event, or has it created any ongoing phenomena or changed the nature of the island?
- Does the island demand sacrifices, like Boone proclaimed?
See also
- Sri Lanka Video - First part of video contains direct information about the Island
- Portal:Locations
- Map - Disambiguation page for various maps regarding the Island
- Flight path of Oceanic 815
- Island in Google Maps
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