1.   Brown said the Navy had produced a report saying the island was stable.

2.   In the north the island is six miles across, but it tapers to two in the south.

3.   In theory, the whole island could be live and extremely dangerous.

4.   Many islands are below sea level and only the levees prevent them from vanishing.

5.   The Greek islands are a favourite destination for people who enjoy the sun and the sea.

6.   The island has long been the subject of legend.

7.   The island is about three miles off shore .

8.   The island is also the traditional recruiting ground for criminal gangs along the Riviera.

9.   The island is an important habitat for exotic animals.