Exploring new places, especially Islands, sounds so fascinating.. isn’t it? Traveling these days has become much easier with the availability of time and money.
With the increasing interest and curiosity, people expand their horizons and travel to places they know little about. Islands are especially popular among people looking for an exotic and adventurous vacation.
But little do they know, traveling blindly to the places that people don’t know much about can be dangerous. Exploring them is oftentimes is just a very bad idea.
Did you know?..some of these places include a few islands that may even cause a threat to your life!!!
Don’t worry!! Here we are to your rescue.. with a list of...
Top 10 dangerous islands in the world you should avoid going to...
Izu Islands, Japan
Though pretty scenic, but the seven Izu Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Fuji Volcanic Belt. Visiting this place is allowed only with masks on.. which we don’t think is a good idea.
A reek of sulfur cannot be avoided or ignored, and the people who lived there were actually evacuated in 2000 because the levels of gas were through the roof.
Saba, Netherlands
2nd on the list is Saba, the Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles chain. It has been hit by more major storms since 1851 than any other place on Earth.
A total of 64 severe hurricanes passed through the island until 2010. If you ever want to visit, make sure it’s during the winter.
Gruinard Island, Scotland
This tiny oval shaped island was the testing ground for biological warfare during World War II and so was called as Anthrax Island too.
Visits to the island were prohibited, except for periodic checks by Porton Down personnel to determine the level of contamination.
Ramree Island, Burma
This island is home to thousands of deadly and aggressive saltwater crocodiles.
Having a record breaking number of fatalities by crocodile attack, this place is risky to travel to.
To add to the danger, poisonous scorpions are everywhere, as well as malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
Ilha da Queimada, Brazil
Ruled by animals, thousands of poisonous snakes call this island ‘home’. It is also popularly known as the Snake Island.
There are 1-5 Golden Lancehead Vipers per every 3 square feet, which is why the Brazilian Navy has banned all civilians from the island.
North Sentinel Island, Andaman Islands, India
Not by gases, not by animals, not by hurricanes, but the threat in this densely forested islands is by a group of indigenous people called the Sentinelese.
Having rejected any contact with the outside world, the natives are among the last people to remain untouched by modern civilization. They can attack any stranger approaching the island to death.
Comoros Islands, Africa
Comoros Islands in Africa are said to be infected with malaria-carrying mosquitos. Hepatitis E is widespread, and Hepatitis B is hyper-endemic.
Wearing masks all the time is a must here, water is potentially contaminated and needs to be boiled or sterilised before using. Milk is unpasteurized and also needs to be boiled.
Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands
A scenic island often visited by tourists and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a highly dangerous place. Unbelievable, right?
But the fact is, it was the site of nuclear weapon testing between 1946 and 1958. Which resulted in contamination of food and plants.
Reunion Island, Indian Ocean
Reunion Island, a French department in the Indian Ocean, is known for its volcanic, rainforested interior, coral reefs and beaches.
But this beauty comes with a beast!!
It is home to one of the highest amounts of shark attacks in the world, and has seen more than 12 attacks in the last three years alone.
Fraser Island, Australia
This island continent has more venomous snakes than any other nation. The sharks and deadly spiders don’t help the surfing paradise’s reputation, either.
If that wasn’t enough, a lot of saltwater crocodiles live here, too, and they have the most powerful bite of any species. Another danger is the southern blue-lined octopus because of its highly toxic venom; a single bite leads to paralysis in a few minutes, followed by heart failure.
Do you still dare to go to these places??
We think, traveling is a wonderful experience and a perfect way to envision the world.. but not at life’s cost.