Vanavana Atoll FP (Repost)
Vanavana Atoll - Landsat Image S-07-20_2000
Vanavana Atoll - Marplot Map
Vanavana Atoll (20˚47'S., 139˚08'W.), a small atoll 1.5 miles in diameter, has thick and bushy vegetation growing on it. There is no entrance into the lagoon. The landing place, which can be reached only in a light swell, is at the W end of the atoll, close N of a gap in the coconut palms. A 4m high rock lying on the atoll may appear larger than its actual size due to a mirage effect. (SD Pub-26)
I spent about one hour on this atoll. I had mapped it previously (about 4-months ago). My mapping skills are greatly improved. So, I remapped the atoll and created a far superior map compared to the one I had produced before.
Enjoy!
Labels: atoll, EVS, Global Mapper, island, Landsat, map, Marplot, Pacific, Polynesia, Tuamotus
Google maps allows a close look at this atoll, and what's instantly noticeable is that the entire island has been planted with palms in perfect rows. There is also a settlement on the north rim of the atoll. Every reference to the atoll calls it uninhabited and nowhere is there ay mention of these planted trees. What happened here?
Posted by
Dan |
4/19/2010 05:42:00 AM
Dan,
After mapping many atolls, what you note is true, Vanavana Atoll is planted with palms. When it is time to harvest, a crew will work to complete the harvest. Once done, the island goes back to it's uninhabited state. If not uninhabited, a caretaker crew remains on the island.
Posted by
Mr Minton |
4/19/2010 07:29:00 AM