El Ojo, a peculiar floating island located in the Paraná Delta in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has captivated attention because of its perfect circular shape and unusual movement. Measuring 387 feet (118 meters) in diameter, the island drifts gently within an equally circular lake, creating a supernatural and striking spectacle. Its particularity lies not only in its geometry, but also in its strange rotation, which causes it to slowly rub against the edges of the lake.
How the training happened
Although its existence was known to residents of the region, the island became the subject of greater notoriety after its discovery by the public in 2016 during research for a documentary. Since then, El Ojo has become a subject of mystery and speculation, with some locals associating it with ancient deities or even unidentified flying object (UFO) activity.
The origin of El Ojo remains a matter of speculation. Scientists believe the island and its lake were formed through a combination of erosion and water currents. Over time, the rotation caused by the circular flow of water gradually became shaped the island and the lake in their almost perfect shapes. This natural process resembles similar phenomena observed elsewhere, such as the ice disks of the Presumpscot River in Maine. However, the exact timeline of its creation is unclear, with satellite images first capturing the island almost 20 years ago.
Cultural beliefs and theories
Sergio Neuspiller, an Argentine filmmaker and director, brought attention to El Ojo during his documentary research. He described its clear waters – an anomaly in the usually muddy delta – and its almost unreal symmetry in a interview given to El Observador. While some local communities revere the site, attributing it to divine or supernatural forces, others suspect the presence of a hidden Nazi base or UFO activity. These claims remain unfounded.
El Ojo continues to intrigue scientists and storytellers. Despite its scientific explanation, its geometric precision and mystery mean that it remains a focal point of fascination in the Paraná Delta. Researchers and enthusiasts continue to study and debate its origins, blending science and cultural knowledge to try to understand its place in the region.
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