Noorderhaaks
Noorderhaaks seen from the mainland
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| Coordinates | 52°58′30″N 4°40′50″E / 52.97500°N 4.68056°ECoordinates: 52°58′30″N 4°40′50″E / 52.97500°N 4.68056°E |
| Archipelago | (West) Frisian Islands |
| Adjacent bodies of water | North Sea |
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Netherlands
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| Province | North Holland |
| Municipality | Texel |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
Noorderhaaks (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌnoːrdərˈɦaːks]), also called Razende bol (Raging ball in Dutch), is an uninhabited Dutch island in the North Sea, a few kilometres west of the Marsdiep which separates the island of Texel from mainland Netherlands. The island covers an area of around five km², although the exact area varies due to tide and the dynamic nature of the area.
Being relatively untouched by man, the island has become a valuable location due to its presence of several kinds of seabirds, and seals.
The island is slowly moving eastward towards the Marsdiep and the Molengat, at a pace of around 100 metres a year.
The island is visited by day trippers, and is also being used as a training ground for the Dutch navy and air force.
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