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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-20 05:06:11
The coral reef in Eilat extends for over 1200 meters along the shore, and is one of the northernmost reefs in the world, and the only one of its kind in Israel and as such has been declared a nature reserve. The reef has become a pilgrimage site for sea naturalists and for professional and amateur divers and snorkelers. The reef is made up of a primary wall of coral that descends to a depth of 3 to 4 meters. Behind this is a sand bar with two huge rocks known as Joshua and Moses, and behind these is another steep wall of coral that descends to a depth of 35 meters. The beautiful coral creates colorful garden-like formations containing many varieties of fish and marvelous sea creatures. There are over 270 species of coral in this underwater jungle, among which are numerous small habitats that contain over 2,500 species of underwater life – some of them unique to the Red Sea. These include sea turtles, sea urchins, oysters, sea anemones, crabs, sponges, octopi, cuttlefish, tropical fish, and even several types of cheerful dolphins - making diving at the site a special experience.]]> Coral reef in Eilat.
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By: Mike1989
@ 2013-01-20 05:06:11
The coral reef in Eilat extends for over 1200 meters along the shore, and is one of the northernmost reefs in the world, and the only one of its kind in Israel and as such has been declared a nature reserve. The reef has become a pilgrimage site for sea naturalists and for professional and amateur divers and snorkelers. The reef is made up of a primary wall of coral that descends to a depth of 3 to 4 meters. Behind this is a sand bar with two huge rocks known as Joshua and Moses, and behind these is another steep wall of coral that descends to a depth of 35 meters. The beautiful coral creates colorful garden-like formations containing many varieties of fish and marvelous sea creatures. There are over 270 species of coral in this underwater jungle, among which are numerous small habitats that contain over 2,500 species of underwater life – some of them unique to the Red Sea. These include sea turtles, sea urchins, oysters, sea anemones, crabs, sponges, octopi, cuttlefish, tropical fish, and even several types of cheerful dolphins - making diving at the site a special experience.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coral-reef-in-eilat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coral-reef-in-eilat/ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:06:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coral-reef-in-eilat/ 29.51046400 34.92379600 <![CDATA[Mystery Craters]]> Mystery Craters
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Mystery Craters
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By: skyeye
@ 2010-10-02 17:45:41
A double, concentric set of craters appears in the Quabbin Reservoir of Massachusetts. Theories speculating on this "mystery" abound. We're probably seeing an artifact of human activity submerged when the reservoir was filled. The elevation is apparent at low water, as in these images.


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By: skyeye
@ 2010-10-02 17:45:41
A double, concentric set of craters appears in the Quabbin Reservoir of Massachusetts. Theories speculating on this "mystery" abound. We're probably seeing an artifact of human activity submerged when the reservoir was filled. The elevation is apparent at low water, as in these images.


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By: boothy443
@ 2007-12-13 22:58:04
A shipwrecked barge or something under the water??? Just seems to not fit in the image correctly though, just looks out of place. Off of Cape St Claire]]> Something under the water???
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-12-13 22:58:04
A shipwrecked barge or something under the water??? Just seems to not fit in the image correctly though, just looks out of place. Off of Cape St Claire]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/something-under-the-water/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/something-under-the-water/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:58:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/something-under-the-water/ 39.04982700 -76.42881100 <![CDATA[Akau Island (and the signs of coral dredging that created it)]]> Akau Island (and the signs of coral dredging that created it)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2007-09-29 18:10:54
From Wikipedia

Johnston Atoll is a 130 km² atoll in the North Pacific Ocean at 16°45′N 169°31′W, about 1400 kilometers (750 nm) west of Hawaii. There are four islands located on the coral reef platform, two natural islands, Johnston Island and Sand Island, which have been expanded by coral dredging, as well as North Island (Akau) and East Island (Hikina), artificial islands formed from coral dredging.]]> Akau Island (and the signs of coral dredging that created it)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2007-09-29 18:10:54
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Johnston Atoll is a 130 km² atoll in the North Pacific Ocean at 16°45′N 169°31′W, about 1400 kilometers (750 nm) west of Hawaii. There are four islands located on the coral reef platform, two natural islands, Johnston Island and Sand Island, which have been expanded by coral dredging, as well as North Island (Akau) and East Island (Hikina), artificial islands formed from coral dredging.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/akau-island-and-the-signs-of-coral-dredging-that-created-it/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/akau-island-and-the-signs-of-coral-dredging-that-created-it/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:10:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/akau-island-and-the-signs-of-coral-dredging-that-created-it/ 16.76160500 -169.51616800 <![CDATA[Kingman Reef]]> Kingman Reef
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-01-18 21:34:26
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Kingman Reef is a one-square-kilometer tropical coral reef located in the North Pacific Ocean, roughly half way between Hawaiian Islands and American Samoa at 6°24′N 162°24′W. It is the northernmost of the Northern Line Islands and an unincorporated territory of the United States, part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands, administered from Washington, DC by the U.S. Navy. The reef is closed to the public.

It was found in 1789 by Captain Edmund Fanning of the ship Betsey. Captain W.E. Kingman described it in 1853. It was formally annexed to the United States on May 10, 1922.

Kingman is about 920 nautical miles south of Honolulu.

At times, its shoreline might reach three kilometers in circumference, but the highest point on the reef is about one meter above sea level and wetted or awash most of the time, making Kingman Reef a maritime hazard. It has no natural resources, is uninhabited, and supports no economic activity. The reef partly encloses a deep interior lagoon that was used in 1937 and 1938 as a halfway station between Hawai'i and American Samoa by Pan American Airways flying boats. In 1937, Pan Am had plans to anchor the ship North Wind as a floating tanker at Kingman and use the reef as a stopover for its flying boats on the route to New Zealand but Pan Am abandoned the idea finding the costs of supporting a mostly idle tanker ship prohibitive. There were also concerns that comfortable overnight accommodations would not be available in the event of a mechanical breakdown. As a result, Pan Am switched to Canton Island on May 18, 1939 and began service to New Zealand on July 12, 1940.]]> Kingman Reef
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-01-18 21:34:26
From Wikipedia:

Kingman Reef is a one-square-kilometer tropical coral reef located in the North Pacific Ocean, roughly half way between Hawaiian Islands and American Samoa at 6°24′N 162°24′W. It is the northernmost of the Northern Line Islands and an unincorporated territory of the United States, part of the United States Minor Outlying Islands, administered from Washington, DC by the U.S. Navy. The reef is closed to the public.

It was found in 1789 by Captain Edmund Fanning of the ship Betsey. Captain W.E. Kingman described it in 1853. It was formally annexed to the United States on May 10, 1922.

Kingman is about 920 nautical miles south of Honolulu.

At times, its shoreline might reach three kilometers in circumference, but the highest point on the reef is about one meter above sea level and wetted or awash most of the time, making Kingman Reef a maritime hazard. It has no natural resources, is uninhabited, and supports no economic activity. The reef partly encloses a deep interior lagoon that was used in 1937 and 1938 as a halfway station between Hawai'i and American Samoa by Pan American Airways flying boats. In 1937, Pan Am had plans to anchor the ship North Wind as a floating tanker at Kingman and use the reef as a stopover for its flying boats on the route to New Zealand but Pan Am abandoned the idea finding the costs of supporting a mostly idle tanker ship prohibitive. There were also concerns that comfortable overnight accommodations would not be available in the event of a mechanical breakdown. As a result, Pan Am switched to Canton Island on May 18, 1939 and began service to New Zealand on July 12, 1940.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingman-reef/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingman-reef/ Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:34:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingman-reef/ 6.40264800 -162.49877900 <![CDATA[The Great Barrier Reef]]> The Great Barrier Reef
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By: Aaron
@ 2005-12-25 01:09:27
Off of the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is compiled of more than 2,800 coral reefs. It's just a bunch of coral reefs.]]> The Great Barrier Reef
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By: Aaron
@ 2005-12-25 01:09:27
Off of the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is compiled of more than 2,800 coral reefs. It's just a bunch of coral reefs.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-great-barrier-reef/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-great-barrier-reef/ Sun, 25 Dec 2005 01:09:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/the-great-barrier-reef/ -13.49647300 146.38183600 <![CDATA[Gully, The]]> Gully, The
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By: romulusnr
@ 2005-07-29 14:22:23
Underwater canyon east of Nova Scotia]]> Gully, The
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By: romulusnr
@ 2005-07-29 14:22:23
Underwater canyon east of Nova Scotia]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gully-the/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gully-the/ Fri, 29 Jul 2005 14:22:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gully-the/ 43.94537200 -58.99658200