Hatteras Island

island, North Carolina, United States

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Hatteras Island is a long, narrow barrier island located in North Carolina, United States, situated between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Outer Banks, a chain of islands stretching along the North Carolina coast.12

The island is characterized by its sandy composition, low elevation, and occasional dunes. It is connected to the mainland by bridges and to nearby islands by ferries. Much of Hatteras Island, along with Bodie and Ocracoke islands, is protected as the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which preserves its natural environment, including beaches, marshes, and sand dunes. The area is known for its historical significance, including tales of shipwrecks and pirates, and is a popular destination for recreation.23

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore
…coastal area situated on Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke islands along the Outer Banks, eastern North Carolina, U.S. The park, the country’s first national seashore, was authorized in 1937 and established in 1953. It has a total area of 47 square miles (122 square km). The three narrow barrier islands lie…
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…coastal area situated on Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke islands along the Outer Banks, eastern North Carolina, U.S. The park, the country’s first national seashore, was authorized in 1937 and established in 1953. It has a total area of 47 square miles (122 square km). The three narrow barrier islands lie…
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