Phantom island

Phantom islands are islands that are believed to exist and appear on maps for a period of time (sometimes centuries), and they are removed after they are proven not to exist (or the general population stops believing that they exist).

• Brazil (mythical island) also known as High Brasil, Hy-Brazil and Huy Brasil
• St. Brendan's Island
• Mayda
• Antillia (The Island of the Seven Cities)
• Buss Island
• Estotiland
• Frisland
• Bra
• Isle of Demons
• Cockaigne
• Île Philippaux
• Morrell Island and Byers Island, west of Hawaii

Related subject: Islands that some think or thought used to exist.

• Atlantis
• Lemuria
• Mu
• Lyonesse

See also Lost cities, Mythical place, Cryptozoology