Santa Rosa Island
Americannoun
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an island off the coast of California, in the Santa Barbara (Channel Islands) of California. 17 miles (27 km) long.
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a barrier island off the NW coast of Florida, E of Pensacola. 50 miles (80 km) long.
Example Sentences
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When I saw the headlines that flames were ravaging Santa Rosa Island, sadness washed over me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The Santa Rosa Island fire was 44% contained and 17,554 acres.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Overnight, smoke from the Santa Rosa Island and Sandy fires is expected to come onshore, settling over the coast with little wind to clear the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Santa Rosa Island is also home to a lizard species found on three of the Channel Islands, a spotted skunk endemic to two Channel Islands, a unique island fox subspecies and several uncommon birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
At the west end of Santa Rosa Island the walls of Fort Pickens rose gloomily out of the sands.
From Four Months in a Sneak-Box by Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes)
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