6 Most Dangerous Islands In The World, Home To The Most Terrible Secrets

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JAKARTA - Some islands in the world are known not only for their beauty, but also for their dangers. From deadly animals to extreme natural disasters, these islands become places that are not friendly to humans.

There is also one of the deadliest andnest islands. In fact, humans are prohibited from visiting this island. Ilha da Queimada Grande Island or Snake Island in Brazil.

The island is home to thousands of venomous snakes, including a species of pit pipe venomous snake that is not found anywhere else in the world.

Apart from Snake Island in Brazil, there are also several islands that are dangerous for humans. Here are 6 dangerous islands in the world, as reported by VOI from the Express page on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

On this island there is one deadly snake, namely the golden latitude. This snake has a fast effect poison that can cause terrible symptoms. It is estimated that there are up to 4,000 snakes on Snake Island.

This snake venom causes kidney failure, internal bleeding, and body tissue death. In less than an hour, it can kill humans.

Allegedly, their poison evolved to be very deadly because there were no mammals on the island, so these snakes needed strong enough poison to kill birds.

The Brazilian Navy prohibits anyone from entering the island, except for scientific expeditions. This ban is applied not only to protect tourists but also to the snakes there.

Golden lancehead is very rare, it has high value on the black market, so these snakes are often targeted by smugglers who are willing to risk their lives to catch them.

Occupied by indigenous community groups, the number is estimated to be between 50 and 100 people. The residents of this island are known not to be friendly to visitors and do not hesitate to use violence to expel them.

This island has an active volcano, namely Mount Oyama. This mountain has erupted several times in history.

This small island has experienced more major storms in the last 150 years than any other region in the world.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is dangerous for two reasons, namely nuclear radiation and the presence of sharks. The island has been the test site for more than 20 nuclear weapons between 1946 and 1958. The lack of fishing activity in the region has made marine life, including sharks, thrive.

The sea around the Farallon Islands, which is located off the coast of San Francisco, has been used as a disposal site for 30 years.