The Eye: A Strange And Unnaturally Round Island That Moves
“The Eye” sits in the middle of a swampy marsh in the Parana Delta of northeastern Argentina. According to scientists, it has existed since 2003. Almost geometrically perfect, it appears to float on its axis, surrounded by a tiny channel of clear and cold water. Such water proves unusual for the area. Unlike the contrasting swampy marshes, the bottom of “The Eye” also appears very hard.
At 387 feet (118 meters) in diameter, scientists have also observed the island leans on various parts of the outer circle’s wall throughout its rotational cycle. They’ve noted how firm the terrain of the island feels. Because of its strange symmetry and physical features, many observers have questioned its origins. After all, how could such a precise-looking formation be natural? Some have even suggested extraterrestrial manipulation of the landscape to camouflage a UFO base.
Perhaps Google Earth images best capture the stunning nature of this mysterious formation and its weird swirling movement. A handful of YouTube videos, like that posted by Timothy Whitehead, clearly show the island’s gentle spinning over time.
GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MYSTERY
In 2016, a team of researchers and filmmakers came together for a Kickstarter campaign. Launched by Ricardo Petroni, a hydraulic and civil engineer from New York, he teamed up with film director and producer, Sergio Neuspillerm. Their goal? To get to the bottom of the processes, natural or otherwise, that have shaped the island. To date, they’ve reached $9,698 of their $50,000 goal. Kickstarter declared the campaign unsuccessful on October 10, 2016.
At 387 feet (118 meters) in diameter, scientists have also observed the island leans on various parts of the outer circle’s wall throughout its rotational cycle. They’ve noted how firm the terrain of the island feels. Because of its strange symmetry and physical features, many observers have questioned its origins. After all, how could such a precise-looking formation be natural? Some have even suggested extraterrestrial manipulation of the landscape to camouflage a UFO base.
Perhaps Google Earth images best capture the stunning nature of this mysterious formation and its weird swirling movement. A handful of YouTube videos, like that posted by Timothy Whitehead, clearly show the island’s gentle spinning over time.
GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MYSTERY
In 2016, a team of researchers and filmmakers came together for a Kickstarter campaign. Launched by Ricardo Petroni, a hydraulic and civil engineer from New York, he teamed up with film director and producer, Sergio Neuspillerm. Their goal? To get to the bottom of the processes, natural or otherwise, that have shaped the island. To date, they’ve reached $9,698 of their $50,000 goal. Kickstarter declared the campaign unsuccessful on October 10, 2016.
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30 September 2023
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