The Arctic island that disappeared
Perlamutrovy Island had been on maps since the early 20th Century. But a recent Russian expedition found it no longer exists.
February 22, 2019
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It was discovered in the early 20th century and has since been part of all maps of the Arctic. But now the island of Perlamutrovy has simply vanished.
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