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The wind and the waves are constantly

redistributing the sand

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Islands can change or disappear over time due to natural processes like erosion, sea level rise, volcanic activity, or shifting tectonic plates. The dynamic nature of these processes means that islands may not remain in the same form or location indefinitely.

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