Where is it? Vostok Island, Kiribati [-10.06285840, -152.311076]
What's in the photo? A coral island covered in trees that make it look like a "black hole"
Where did the photo originate? Google Map… [+2738 chars]
Earth from space: A mysterious 'black hole' in Pacific Ocean that sparked wild rumors online - Livescience.com
This Google Maps image captured in 2021 revealed a mysterious, triangular dark patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, sparking bizarre rumors about its origin. However, it turned out to be a small island with incredibly dense tree coverage.
By:Harry Baker
Source:Live Science
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