The Eye, Floating island within circular lake in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
The Eye is a round floating island that spins slowly on a circular lake in Buenos Aires Province. The island measures roughly 120 meters across and sits within a ring-shaped channel whose edges are also covered with vegetation.
A filmmaker discovered the formation in 2010 while studying satellite images of the Paraná Delta. Since then, documentary makers and researchers have begun visiting the site regularly to record its movement.
Local residents in the Paraná Delta region incorporate The Eye into their narratives of natural phenomena occurring in the Buenos Aires Province.
Reaching the site requires a boat trip through the Paraná Delta waterways, as it lies far from usual routes. The best view comes from the water, since the round shape and rotation are clearest from a distance.
The water beneath the island moves constantly, causing the land to spin slowly in a circle, which is unique in the Paraná Delta. This movement is more visible on some days than others, depending on current and water level.
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