Where is Athol Island?

Athol Island is a small island in the Bahamas, which lies 0.75 miles (1.21 km) east of Paradise Island, which lies directly off of New Providence island. The island is uninhabited. The island runs 2 miles (3.2 km) west to east. The island is part of the National Marine Park. The nearby waters of the island are often used for snorkeling.

What is an example of an atoll?

An atoll is an island formed from a coral reef that has grown on an eroded and submerged volcanic island. The reef rises to the surface of the water and forms a new island. Atolls are typically ring-shaped with a central lagoon. Examples are the Line Islands in the Pacific Ocean and Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

What is a small island called?

An island or isle is a piece of subcontinental land completely surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, and a small island off the coast may be called a holm.

What are continental islands?

Continental islands are bodies of land that lie on the continental shelf of a continent.