High island
Moorea, a high island of volcanic origin where the central island is still prominent
Volcanic island or high island is an island of volcanic origin. The term can be used to distinguish this kind of islands from low islands; which are formed from sedimentation or the uplifting of coral reefs[1]
High Island Media
Mo'orea, a volcanic island where the central island is still prominent
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References
- ↑ Murphy, Raymond E.. "High" and "Low" Islands in the Eastern Carolines. Geographical Review 39 (3) (July 1949)American Geographical Society. p. 425–439. doi:10.2307/210643.