Guinni Koma DJ (Repost)
Guinni Koma - Landsat Image N-38-10_2000
Guinni Koma - Marplot Map
Guinni Koma (Grande lle du Diable) (11°32'N., 42°32'E.), 166m high and about 0.1 mile SE of the above islet, is steep and of a yellowish-red color. The passage between these two islets has general depths of 14.6 to 22m, but an 8.5m patch lies in mid-channel. This patch can be avoided by passing close to Guinni Koma. The coral shoal extending from the smaller islet is visible at all stages of the tide and is easily avoided.
Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 29m, about 0.1 mile W of the middle of the W side of Guinni Koma. The space is limited by the extending reefs and the great depths close W of the anchorage. This anchorage is sheltered, but violent squalls occasionally come down from Guinni Koma.
Petite Ile du Diable (11°32'N., 42°32'E.), 80m high, lies close SE of the SW entrance point of the above inlet. The lava on the coast of this island is clearly visible. A coral shoal extends about 137m S and 0.1 mile W from the islet.
I mapped this coastline and islands about 6-months ago. I only posted a few of the islands. These two were not posted. Gunni Koma is part of a volcano. Here is a picture of it from the shore. The other site I have found that discusses the islands is an Excursion to this region. It is in French, but the photos are wonderful.
Enjoy!
Labels: Djibouti, EVS, island, Landsat, map, Marplot, volcano
