Shelly Island at Outer Banks disappears

The Disappearance of Shelley Island

Overview of Shelley Island's Formation and Disappearance

• An island named Shelley Island, located off the coast of North Carolina, formed last June but has now disappeared.

• The disappearance followed a series of storms in the Atlantic, which included hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria.

• Shelley Island was approximately one mile long and situated just off Cape Point in Buxton.

• The impact of severe weather events on coastal geography is highlighted by this phenomenon.

• This event raises questions about climate change and its effects on coastal erosion and island formation.