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| − | An '''island''' is a [[Geology|geological]] formation in which a land mass is surrounded by water. |
+ | An '''island''' is a [[Geology|geological]] formation in which a land mass is surrounded by water. Although there is no standard definition, a [[continent]] is usually significantly larger than an island. |
Islands and [[peninsula]]s are common formations on many [[planet]]s. |
Islands and [[peninsula]]s are common formations on many [[planet]]s. |
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Revision as of 05:56, 4 April 2016
An island is a geological formation in which a land mass is surrounded by water. Although there is no standard definition, a continent is usually significantly larger than an island.
Islands and peninsulas are common formations on many planets.
See also
- Earth islands
- Atlantis (mythical subcontinent)
- Gravett Island
- Great Britain
- Hawaii (archipelago)
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Japan (archipelago)
- New Zealand (archipelago)
- Sicily
- Three Mile Island
- Vulcan (island)