Nikumaroro Island

What to know

• The Archaeological Legacy Institute led a seven‑day expedition to Nikumaroro Island. Oct 19
• Researchers found a clump of trees and debris instead of the expected metallic object. Oct 19
• The Taraia Object, spotted in satellite images, resembles an aircraft and is the focus of the current search. Oct 13
• The expedition team, led by Dr. Thomas Kinsey, has set up operations on the island’s lagoon and is conducting underwater exploration. Oct 13
• The Taraia Object expedition team is searching Nikumaroro Island for remnants of Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra aircraft. Oct 13