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Detailed explanation-1: -Uninhabited Lakshadweep island Parali I, which is a part of the Bangaram Atoll, has disappeared because of coastal soil erosion, according to a study. The island, which was 0.032 sq km in 1968 has reportedly eroded fully, resulting in its inundation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parali I island, part of Bangaram atoll, which was 0.032 sq km in 1968 has been eroded to an extent of 100 percent, resulting in its inundation, says R.M. Hidayathulla in his research work.

Detailed explanation-3: -By Press Trust of India: One of the biodiversity-rich uninhabited islands part of Lakshadweep has vanished due to coastal erosion and another four such territories in the sea are shrinking fast, claims a new study.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sundarbans islands shrinking due to climate change | Kolkata News-Times of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is located on the central west coast of the island of Corfu. It has a land area of 48.990 square kilometres (18.92 sq mi) and a population of 6, 403 (2011 census).