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- Atoll - Wikipedia
An atoll ( ˈæt ɒl, - ɔːl, - oʊl, əˈtɒl, - ˈtɔːl, - ˈtoʊl ) [1] is a ring-shaped island, including a coral rim that encircles a lagoon There may be coral islands or cays on the rim [2][3] Atolls are located in warm tropical or subtropical parts of the oceans and seas where corals can develop
- Atoll | Definition Facts | Britannica
atoll, coral reef enclosing a lagoon Atolls consist of ribbons of reef that may not always be circular but whose broad configuration is a closed shape up to dozens of kilometres across, enclosing a lagoon that may be approximately 50 metres (160 feet) deep or more
- What Is an Atoll? Formation, Features Marine Life
An atoll stands as one of Earth’s most remarkable natural formations—a ring-shaped coral reef encircling a lagoon where once stood a volcanic island These living geological wonders represent the resilience and adaptability of coral ecosystems over vast stretches of geologic time
- Atoll Facts and Information - Coral Reef Info
Atoll Facts and Information For reef scientists, atolls are broadly defined as large, ring-shaped coral reefs that surround a central lagoon
- Atoll - National Geographic Society
An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets The atoll surrounds a body of water called a lagoon
- 10 Most Captivating Atolls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia
An atoll is a ring of coral that originally grew completely around the shoreline of an island, and which continued to grow upward on top of itself as the island subsided or eroded away
- What Is an Atoll and How Does It Form? - thedailyECO
An atoll is a coral island that is characterized by having a ring shape, enclosing an interior lagoon that is connected to the ocean Atolls are formed by the accumulation of corals at the base of the island that provide an ideal environment for their growth
- What Is An Atoll? - WorldAtlas
An atoll is a type of coral reef with a coral rim that partially or completely surrounds a water body known as a lagoon It is usually formed from a fringing reef around a volcanic island
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