Gwadar Coast

In 2013, a major earthquake hit western Pakistan; resulting in the deaths of at least 200 people, and the formation of this new island.

The island, called Zalzala Jazeera (Earthquake Island) rose from the sea-floor only hours after the earthquake. Initial reports indicated that the island was 18m above sea level, 152m long and 182m wide. It has since sunk 3m underwater – as part of an ongoing process. 

The image was selected to be in the top 20 photos of 2013 taken by DigitalGlobe’s satellite network.


-CJ

Image: DigitalGlobe

Further Reading:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-24/quake-kills-200-in-pakistan-creates-new-island-in-sea/4979084
http://www.voanews.com/content/new-pakistan-island-disappearing/1796233.html