A four hectare Russian island on the Narva Reservoir has drifted and reached the shores of Estonia on June 19.
Some interesting features of the floating island are:
- Reason for drifting: High water levels and strong winds.
- Impact of drifting: Buildings on the shore are likely to be damaged.
In fact many islands on the Narva Reservoir have started drifting.
View an interesting video clip: Welcome to Estonia
Read more from RIA Novosti.
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