Rose Atoll AS
Rose Atoll - Landsat Image (S-03-10_2000)
Rose Atoll - Map
Rose Atoll (14˚33'S., 168˚09'W.), the farthest E of the Samoa Islands, is nearly square in shape; its sides are about 1.5 miles in length. Sand Island, inside the reef on the N extremity, is merely a sand spot.
A large clump of trees, 20m high, stands on Rose Atoll.
There is a boat channel into the lagoon, close W of the N extremity of the reef.
Tides—Currents.—Tidal currents off Rose Atoll are reported to set NE and SW, with the SW or ebb current being the stronger.
Regulations.—Rose Atoll is a National Wildlife Refuge managed by the Department of Interior. Entry is strictly prohibited without prior approval.
(SD Pub-126)
This was a very fast project. From start to finish was about 2-hours. The Landsat image does not do Rose Atoll justice. There is a site that is made up of Rose Atoll Photographs. The photos show a quiet place without the clutter of people.
