Tidal island
A tidal island is a piece of land that is connected to the mainland or surrounded by water , depending on the height of the tide . At low tide it is a double island , peninsula or headland , at high tide it is an island . Tidal islands are often landmarks and tourist attractions.
Well-known tidal islands are z. B. Enoshima in Japan, Ko Nang Yuan in Thailand, Lindo and Modo in Korea, Haji Ali Dargah in India, Lindisfarne in England, the Brough of Birsay , Kili Holm and Start Island on Orkney ; Cramond Island , Davaar , Eilean Chaluim Chille, Eilean Tioram, Erraid and Oronsay all in Scotland.
There are 43 tidal islands around Britain; 17 of them are off the Scottish mainland. Others include St. Patrick's Isle on the Isle of Man , Gateholm in Wales and the Hilbre Islands in England , the Île au Guerdain and La Motte off Jersey . Omey Island is located in Connemara, Ireland. Île de Noirmoutier , Lihou , Île-Coalen, Île-Molène , Île-de-Sieck and Île Milliau all in France or Mandø in Denmark.
The Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy in France and the site of the Sydney Opera House were originally tidal islands that were connected but in the 19th century with the country. There are many such former islands.
literature
- Peter Caton: No Boat Required. Exploring Tidal Islands. Matador, London 2011, ISBN 978-1-84876-701-0 .