2001065 Atoll Area, Depth and Rainfall

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks
No. Degrees Degrees sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (Meas,cm) (Model,mm)
GAMBIER
Timoe (Crescent) 77 -23.3 225.5 23 1.36 23 1254 CRW3, 103
Oeno (Martha) 1977 -23.9 229.3 15 1.18 5 1235
Ducie 1977 -24.7 235.2 6 0.8 16 1178 Rehder & Randall, 1975 (min)

TUAMOTU
Manihi F7293 -14.4 214.1 201 2.30 37 1364 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Ahe F7314 -14.5 213.7 171 2.23 54 1387 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Takaroa F7346 -14.5 215.1 114 2.06 39 1323 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Takapoto F6110 -14.6 214.8 114 2.06 60 1342 Salvat & Richard, 5th ICS
Matahiva F6420 -14.9 211.3 34 1.53 8 1516 Delasalle
Tikahau F6363 -15 211.8 351 2.55 40 1497 Lenhardt, 1987
Rangiroa F6363 -15.1 212.3 1762 3.25 70 190 1479 Andrefouet
Arutua F6110 -15.2 213.3 437 2.64 19 1439 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Apataki F7248 -15.4 213.7 723 2.86 50 1431 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Aratika F6110 -15.6 214.5 175 2.24 30 1403 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Taiaro F6110 -15.7 215.4 14 1.15 27 1365 Chevalier & Salvat, 1976
Kauehi F6110 -15.8 214.8 343 2.54 60 1398 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Toau F6110 -15.9 214 489 2.69 24 1441 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Raroia F6690 -16.1 217.6 367 2.56 50 150 1275 lagoon poorly sounded. Newell,1956
Fakarava F7261 -16.3 214.5 1245 3.10 60 180 1435 Andrefouet
Taenga F6690 -16.3 216.9 173 2.24 14 1319 in pass
Katiu F7261 -16.4 215.7 207 2.32 20 1382 SPOT data
Makemo F6690 -16.6 216.7 716 2.85 60 160 1342 Andrefouet
Faaite F7261 -16.7 214.8 197 2.29 20 1437 SPOT data
Tuanake F7261 -16.7 215.8 25 1.40 20 1390 SPOT data
Hiti F7261 -16.7 215.9 20 1.30 20 1385 SPOT data
Tepoto F7261 -16.8 215.7 3 0.48 10 1399 SPOT data
Tahanea F7261 -16.9 215.2 469 2.67 24 1427 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Anaa F7261 -17.4 214.5 632 2.80 10 1479 SPOT data
Amanu F5878 -17.8 219.3 242 2.38 62 1275 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Hao F7281 -18.2 219.1 578 2.76 61 160 1302 lagoon poorly sounded. Deepest
Nukutipipi F7347 -20.4 216.1 26 1.41 17 1425 ARB 357
Mururoa F6107 -21.8 221.1 137 2.14 52 1284 CRW, 122
Fangatau F6107 -22.3 221.2 47 1.7 42 1277 Buiges, 1996

AUSTRAL, SOCIETY, MARQUESAS

Tupai (Motu Iti) F6133 -16.3 208.2 38 1.58 10 1744 Pirazzoli, 1985, 5th CRS
Fenua Ura (Scilly) F6033 -16.5 205.3 240 2.38 70 1928 CRW3. 118
Mopihaa (Mopelia) F6176 -16.8 206.1 55 1.74 40 1875 Chevalier, 1973

CENTRAL PACIFIC
Johnston 83663 16.7 190.5 203 2.31 27 90 824
Kingman Reef 83153 6.4 197.7 30 1.48 73 420 3129
Palmyra 83157 5.9 197.9 37 1.57 53 420 3110
Washington B2687 4.7 199.6 16 1.20 1 250 2815 Bogs, lake
Fanning B2971 3.9 200.6 106 2.03 16 180 2504
Christmas B2867 1.9 202.7 530 2.72 4 87 1765 Falkland & Woodroffe, 1997; uplifted atoll
Canton 83105 -2.8 188.3 73 1.86 22 50 1374
Enderbury 83101 -3.1 188.9 7 0.85 1 90 1381 very shall.
McKean 83101 -3.6 185.9 1 0.00 0 100 1803 guano flats
Birnie 83101 -3.6 188.5 1 0.00 0 90 1524 smal brackish
Phoenix 83101 -3.7 189.3 1 0.00 0 90 1488 dry lagoon
Malden B102 -4.1 205 8 0.90 1 50 986 Shal lag.
Sydney (Manra) 83037 -4.5 188.7 15 1.18 1 30 1735 enclosed saline lagoon
Hull 83037 -4.7 187.8 44 1.64 10 40 1861
Tongareva (Penrhyn) B4658 -9 201.9 316 2.50 67 1905
Manihiki B979 -10.4 199 58 1.76 72 230 2229 CRW3, 58
Danger (Pukapuka) B979 -10.9 194.2 32 1.51 50 2342 CRW3, 59
Swains 83484 -11.1 188.9 5 0.70 7 2491
Suvarov B1174 -13.3 196.9 180 2.26 80 2280 CRW3, 60
Rose 83484 -14.6 191.8 6 0.78 20 2276 CRW3, 11

HAWAIIAN
Kure 19483 28.6 181.6 58 1.76 15 110 1077
Midway 19482 28.2 182.6 83 1.92 6 1065
Pearl and Hermes 19461 27.8 184.9 320 2.51 26 109 1038
Lisianski 19442 26.1 186 305 2.48 15 945

ELLICE (TUVALU)
Vaitupu B766 -7.5 178.7 10 1.01 12 350 3326
Nukufetau B466 -8 178.5 145 2.16 40 360 3381
Funafuti B2983 -8.5 179.1 277 2.44 52 370 3373
Nukulaelae B766 -9.4 179.9 43 1.64 27 360 3342

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GILBERTS
Butaritari (Makin) B3269 3.1 172.8 446 2.65 38 270 2870
Abaiang B755 1.8 173 313 2.50 27 100 2557
Tarawa 83059 1.5 173 421 2.62 25 202 2490 CRW3, 206; Rain: Falkland/Woodroffe, 1997
Maiana B700 1 173 107 2.03 16 80 2398
Abemama B743 0.4 173.9 292 2.47 22 70 2264
Aranuka B731 0.2 173.6 113 2.05 18 160 2266
Nonouti 83044 -0.7 174.3 668 2.82 20 150 2222
Tabiteuea 83044 -1.4 174.8 648 2.81 0 150 2267 almost dry
Onotoa B3269 -1.8 175.6 110 2.04 15 2294 CRW3, 205

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks
sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm)
MARSHALLS
Pokaakku (Taongi) 81626 14.6 169 129 2.11 15 120 1002
Bikar 81626 12.3 170.1 5 0.70 20 140 1429
Bikini 81523 11.6 165.4 799 2.90 60 160 1761
Enewetak 81523 11.5 162.3 1084 3.04 62 160 1938
Rongelap 81563 11.3 166.8 1146 3.06 62 160 1789
Rongerik 81557 11.3 167.5 209 2.32 49 160 1767
Ulirik (Utirik) 81616 11.3 169.8 91 1.96 49 170 1731
Ailinganae 81557 11.1 166.5 157 2.20 31 1859
Talu (Taka) 81616 11.1 168.6 154 2.19 51 170 1811
Ailiek 81587 10.3 170 238 2.38 53 200 2069
Wotho 81587 10.1 166 468 2.67 37 2209
Likiep 81587 9.9 169.1 489 2.69 56 220 2229
Ujelang 81511 9.8 160.9 107 2.03 49 250 2452
Kwajalein 81715 9.1 167.3 2304 3.36 61 250 2542 CRW3, 217
Lae 81557 8.9 166.3 34 1.53 66 280 2625
Aur 81771 8.3 171.1 285 2.45 82 300 2694
Maloelap 81771 8.3 171.1 1068 3.03 81 2694
Namu 6013 8 168.2 462 2.66 49 2890
Ailinglapalap 81737 7.4 168.8 819 2.91 62 350 3028
Majuro 81782 7.1 171.2 383 2.58 82 350 2986
Arno 81791 7.1 171.7 437 2.64 62 340 2972
Mili 81796 6.1 172 899 2.95 71 3120
Jaluit 81817 6 169.6 855 2.93 49 100 3211
Ebon 81030 4.6 169 129 2.11 33 3259

ISOLATED, NW PAC
Pratas (Dongshao Qundao 93036 20.7 116.7 511 2.71 18 Wang, 1998
Wake (Enin Kio) 6034 19.3 166.6 17 1.23 26 90 832

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Beijao (North Reef) 93036 17.1 111.5 44 1.64 20 2024 Wang, 1998
Xuande (Amphitrite) 93036 16.8 112.3 375 2.57 67 2084 Wang, 1998
Yongle Crescent Gp) 93036 16.5 111.7 300 2.48 49 2073 Wang, 1998
Xuande Dong (Neptuna-Br 93036 16.5 112.6 625 2.80 60 2117 Wang, 1998
Yuzhuo (Vuladdora) 93036 16.4 112 44 1.64 17 2093 Wang, 1998
Macclesfield Bank (Zhongs 93036 16.3 114.2 6448 3.81 100 2188 Wang, 1998; Rimmed bank @ ca. 12-30 m
Huaguang (Discovery) 93036 16.2 111.7 150 2.18 30 2090 Wang, 1998
Panshiyu 93036 16.1 111.3 38 1.58 11 2077 Wang, 1998
Langhua (Bombay) 93036 16 112.5 63 1.80 17 2139 Wang, 1998
Yongdeng (Trident Shoal) 93044 11.4 114.7 162 2.21 65 2448 Wang, 1998
Shuangzi Jiao (North Dang 93044 11.4 114.3 73 1.86 48 2453 Wang, 1998
Lilu (Reed Bank) 93044 11.3 116.8 8866 3.95 45 2404 Wang, 1998
Lesi (Lys) 93044 11.3 114.6 41 1.61 42 2458 Wang, 1998
East Zhongya (Thitu) 93044 11.1 114.3 18 1.26 11 2480 Wang, 1998
West Zhongye 93044 11.1 114.2 40 1.60 35 2481 Wang, 1998
Changtan (Loia Tai) 93044 11 114.7 314 2.50 60 2482 Wang, 1998
Zhubi 93044 10.9 114.1 16 1.20 22 2501 Wang, 1998
Daoming 93044 10.8 114.5 507 2.71 53 2505 Wang, 1998
Haima (Sea Horse) 93044 10.8 117.8 123 2.09 53 2386 Wang, 1998
Mahuan (Nanshan) 93044 10.8 115.9 239 2.38 46 2468 Wang, 1998
Nanfangtan (Southern Ban 93044 10.5 116.7 1231 3.09 50 2457 Wang, 1998
Jiesheng (Jackson) 93044 10.5 115.7 131 2.12 43 2498 Wang, 1998
Zhenghe Qunjiao (Tizard Ba 93044 10.3 114.4 953 2.98 80 2577 Wang, 1998
Quyuan Tan (Union Bank) 93044 9.9 114.3 461 2.7 53 Zeng, 1997
Libai (Southhampton) 93044 10.2 115.3 25 1.40 17 2538 Wang, 1998
Meiji (Mischief) 93044 9.9 115.5 46 1.66 27 2558 Wang, 1998
Xianbin (Sabina) 93044 9.7 116.5 98 1.99 40 2526 Wang, 1998
Renai (2nd Thomal Shoal) 93044 9.7 115.9 72 1.86 27 2558 Wang, 1998
Niuchelun (Boxall) 93044 9.6 116.1 1.6 0.20 5 2556 Wang, 1998
Yongshu Jiao (Fiery Cross) 93044 9.6 113 105 2.02 39 2659 Wang, 1998
Pengbo (Bombay Shoal) 93044 9.4 116.9 4 0.60 33 2524 Wang, 1998
Xiane (Alicia Annie) 93044 9.4 115.4 26 1.41 20 2610 Wang, 1998
Xinyi (1st Thomas Shoal) 93044 9.3 115.9 10 1.00 12 2594 Wang, 1998
Haikou NE Investigator) 93044 9.2 116.4 5 0.70 20 2573 Wang, 1998

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Jianzhang (Royal Captain) 93044 9 116.7 11 1.04 30 2570 Wang, 1998

Bisheng (Pearson) 93044 9 113.7 21 1.32 27 2718 Wang, 1998
Yinqing (London Reefs) 93047 8.9 112.3 1 0.00 15 2756 Wang, 1998
Banyue (Half Moon Shoal) 93047 8.9 116.3 20 1.30 32 2607 Wang, 1998
His Chiao (W Yinqing&W Lo 93047 8.9 112.2 40 1.60 18 2757 Wang, 1998
Tung Chiao(E Yinqing&Lond 93047 8.8 112.6 42 1.62 15 2766 Wang, 1998
Alison (Bisheng Jiao & Lishe 93047 8.8 114 76 1.88 9 2734 Wang, 1998
Nanhua (Cornwallis S.) 93047 8.8 114.2 33 1.52 9 2734 Wang, 1998
Siling (Commodore) 93047 8.4 115.2 47 1.67 15 2728 Wang, 1998
Baijiao (Barque Canada) 93047 8.2 113.3 67 1.83 4 2829 Wang, 1998
Yua-An-Ha (Investigator) 93047 8.1 114.7 188 2.27 45 2790 Wang, 1998
Ardasier Bank (Andu) 93047 7.7 114.3 2347 3.37 65 2859 Wang, 1998
Nanwei (Rifleman Bank) 93047 7.7 111.6 887 2.95 82 2923 Wang, 1998

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks
sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm)
CAROLINES
Ulithi B772 9.9 139.7 361 2.56 64 300 2976
Namonuito B970 8.8 150.1 2267 3.36 65 350 2984
Murilo B970 8.7 152.2 414 2.62 51 330 2985
Faraulap B772 8.6 144.6 7 0.85 20 320 3123
Ngulu B977 8.5 137.3 438 2.64 60 350 3201
Nomwin B970 8.5 151.8 318 2.50 52 330 3033
Kayangel B977 8.1 134.7 21 1.32 5 3224
Sorol B772 8.1 140.6 20 1.30 45 330 3233
West Fayu B772 8.1 146.7 11 1.03 38 330 3185
Olimarao B772 7.7 145.9 11 1.03 31 3244
Pulap B772 7.6 149.4 43 1.64 35 350 3225
Elato B772 7.5 146.2 11 1.04 27 340 3269
Lamotrek B772 7.5 146.3 41 1.61 50 340 3269
Oroluk B909 7.5 155.3 453 2.66 75 360 3183
Woleai B772 7.4 145.9 43 1.63 53 350 3280
Uranie (Puluwat) B772 7.4 149.2 332 2.52 60 3257
Ifalik B772 7.3 144.4 6 0.79 20 350 3296
Pakin B981 7.1 157.8 24 1.38 55 450 3188
Losap B909 6.9 152.7 40 1.60 67 3305
Ant B981 6.9 158 99 2.00 67 480 3220
Euripik B772 6.7 143.1 21 1.33 3347 No sounding
Manila (Pulusuk) B772 6.7 149.3 332 2.52 43 390 3340
Mokil B978 6.7 159.8 6 0.80 60 500 3250
Pingelap B978 6.2 160.7 29 1.47 42 500 3321
Namoluk B909 5.9 153.1 13 1.11 77 480 3395
Ngatik B909 5.8 157.8 114 2.06 159 520 3354 Oddly deep (> Quat. Lowstand)
Lukunor B909 5.5 153.8 67 1.83 57 480 3412
Satawan B909 5.4 153.6 419 2.62 77 480 3418
Nukuoro B909 3.9 155 40 1.60 99 120 3442 Oddly deep for area
Helen Ref B977 2.9 131.8 166 2.22 60 2983
Kapingamarangi 1.1 154.8 74 1.87 79 80 3447

FIJI
ThakauVuthovutho B440 -16.1 180.4 47 1.67 29 2261
Nggele-levu B416 -16.1 180.6 185 2.27 37 2259
Adolphus B440 -16.3 180.7 39 1.59 37 2224
Heemskercq (Nanuku) B440 -16.5 180.6 318 2.50 95 2190
Thakaumatahuthu B440 -16.6 180.3 40 1.60 35 2176
Motualevu B440 -16.7 180.6 7 0.85 46 2159
Duff B440 -16.8 181.1 32 1.51 20 2143
Williamson B440 -17 180.9 4 0.60 24 2112
Dibbles B440 -17 181 7 0.85 27 2112
Bell B440 -17.1 181.1 11 1.04 22 2098
Malevuvu B440 -17.4 181.3 10 1.00 26 2057
Thakaumomo B905 -17.6 179.3 6 0.78 22 2017
Vekai B441 -17.6 181.2 9 0.95 31 2030
Thakau Tambu B441 -17.7 181.5 17 1.23 20 2019
Thakau Lasemarawa B441 -17.8 181.3 6 0.78 11 2006
Thakau Nukeva B441 -17.8 181.4 6 0.78 11 2007
Reid B441 -17.9 181.7 85 1.93 38 1997 3 rock islets in lagoon
N.Mbutatanoa (Argo) B441 -18.1 181.6 106 2.03 38 1973
S.Mbubatanoa (Argo) B441 -18.3 181.6 469 2.67 60 1950 2 rock islets in lagoon
Na-Vatu B441 -18.6 180.5 19 1.28 29 1905
Thakau Motu B441 -18.6 181.6 36 1.56 42 1918
Thakau Vuite B441 -18.7 181.3 15 1.18 29 1904
Thakau Levu B441 -18.9 181.6 19 1.28 24 1887

WEST OF FIJI TO CORAL SEA

Osprey B1024 -13.9 146.6 216 2.33 62 1492

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Diane Bank B1024 -16 149.7 1363 3.13 51 1322 Bank

Willis Islets B1024 -16.3 150 276 2.44 49 1292 Bank
Lihou Reef B1024 -17.1 152.1 2529 3.40 5 1242 Oddly shallow for its size & rainfall
Mellish Reef B349 -17.4 155.9 23 1.36 15 1309
Diamond Islets Bank B1024 -17.4 160 2282 3.36 60 1481 Bank, not atoll
Huon F7268 -18.1 163 432 2.64 46 1530
D'Entrecasteaux (Surprise) F7268 -18.5 163.1 481 2.68 50 1479
Marion Reef B1024 -19.1 152.4 964 2.98 55 1013 Oddly deep for its rainfall
Chesterfield-Brampton F7321 -19.5 158.6 1104 3.04 53 1151
Beautemps-Beaupre F7218 -20.4 166.2 149 2.17 29 1358
Uvea Atoll F7218 -20.6 166.5 1045 3.02 44 1346
Saumarez Reefs B1024 -20.8 153.7 611 2.79 44 887
Kenn Reef B349 -21.2 155.8 343 2.54 68 907
Wreck Reef B349 -22.2 155.3 188 2.27 26 825
Cato Reef B349 -23.3 155.5 5 0.70 4 765

NORTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS

Nukumanu (Tasman) B214 -4.5 159.4 282 2.45 3398 no soundings

LOUISIADE ARCHIPELAGO
Conflict Reef A381 -10.8 151.8 18 1.26 27 2236
Redlick Islet A381 -10.9 152.6 41 1.61 18 2281
Brumble Haven A381 -11.2 152 170 2.23 33 2181

ADMIRALTY ISLANDS & WESTWARD

Heina atoll 82005 -1.1 144.5 27 1.43 3 3135 CRW3, 251

SULU SEA
Tubbataha North Reef 92033 8.8 119.9 80 1.90 24 2324 CRW2,259

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks
sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm)
INDONESIA
Muaras Reef 72120 1.8 118.9 245 2.39 51 2917 Plunge SE; hardly any elevated ls
Ayawi BA 3249 -0.1 134.9 128 2.11 28 2946 Avg. two soundings
Pasir Tengah BA 3240 -0.4 121.6 7 0.85 56 2202 Avg. two soundings; Keunen, 1947
Nukori-Dauwi-Wamsoi BA 3249 -1.3 136.7 19 1.28 91 2923 One sounding
No Name 1 BA 3240 -1.7 123 0.4 -0.40 29 2049
No Name 2 BA 3240 -2 123.2 0.4 -0.40 20 2032 One sounding
P. Salokka-Katini BA 3240 -2 123.3 2.9 0.46 29 2030 Two soundings
Kapang Kapotta BA 3616 -5.5 123.4 97 1.99 33 1769 Two soundings
Karang Kaledupa BA 3239 -5.8 123.7 397 2.60 27 1745 Two soundings
Lintea BA 3239 -5.8 123.9 78 1.89 24 1747 One sounding
K. Koka BA 3239 -6.1 124.4 61 1.79 35 1728 One sounding
Taka Garlarang BA 3616 -6.5 121.3 117 2.07 26 1676 Two soundings
Tijger Islands (Taka Bone Ra BA 3616 -6.8 121.2 1195 3.08 62 1645 Discontinuous rim. ?atoll
Sapuka Islands BA 2637 -7.1 118.2 913 2.96 38 1622 ?atoll; discontinuous rim
Sabalana BA 2637 -7.2 118.2 2694 3.43 38 1609
Kepulauan Tengah (Patern BA 2637 -7.4 117.3 968 2.99 33 1563 ?atoll; discontinuous rim
Gosong Sadapur (Zandbui BA 1696 -7.8 117.1 132 2.12 44 1522 Avg. two soundings

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Cocos-Keeling BA2510 -12.2 96.8 130 2.11 15 200 1602 ARB 400, 401, 407
Seringapatam Reef 74012 -13.7 122 22 1.34 30 920 CRW2,25
Scott Reef 74012 -14 121.8 300 2.48 34 869.5153
Mermaid Reef 74018 -17.1 119.6 75 1.88 20 878 CRW2,23-24
Clerke Reef 74018 -17.4 119.3 83 1.92 8 585 CRW2,23-24
Imperieuse Reef 74018 -17.6 118.8 133 2.12 0 571
Easter Gp (Houtmans Abro 74027 -28.7 113.8 307 2.49 19 500 365 Meas. Rain: Collins et al., 1997; Max. Altitude 50
Pelsaert Gp ( ") 74027 -28.9 113.9 200 2.30 12

LAKSHADWEEP (LACCADIVES)
Cherbaniani Reef BA 2738 12.3 71.9 42.8 1.63 5.5 1296
Byramgore Reef BA 2738 11.8 71.9 87.5 1.94 3.6 1331
Kiltan Island BA 705 11.5 73 3.5 0.54 0.7 152 1372 One Sounding
Amini Island BA 2738 11.1 72.8 464 2.67 35 1404.057 2 soundings; Amini I. On N. edge of rimmed ban
Androth BA 705 10.8 73.7 143.4 2.16 1.8 202 1441.63 Very wide rim in places
Kavaratti BA 705 10.6 72.6 9.4 0.97 3.4 1445.012
Suheli Par BA 2738 10.1 72.3 76.2 1.88 10 1483.443
Minicoy BA 705 8.3 73 35 1.54 163 1667.946

MALDIVES
Ihavandiffulu BA 66A 7 73 286 2.46 49 165 1803
Tiladummali-Miladummadu BA 66A 6.5 73 3850 3.59 58 178 1858
Makunudu BA 66A 6.3 72.6 139 2.14 31 178 1861
Gaha BA 66A 6.3 72.5 82 1.91 40 193 1856

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N. Malosmadulu BA 66A 5.6 72.9 1168 3.07 49 185 1956

Fadiffolu BA 66A 5.4 73.5 699 2.84 55 196 2013
Middle Malosmadulu 5.4 73 135 2.13 46 191 1985
S. Malosmadulu BA 66A 5.3 73 940 2.97 55 191 1997
Horsburgh BA 66A 4.9 72.9 105 2.02 42 191 2042
N. Male BA 66A 4.3 73.5 1565 3.19 69 198 2155
Rasdu BA 66B 4.3 73 59 1.77 37 203 2124
S. Male BA 66B 4 73.5 535 2.73 58 203 2194
Felidu BA 66B 3.5 73.5 1021 3.01 68 208 2259
Ari BA 66B 3.5 72.8 2252 3.35 69 206 2215
Wataru BA 66B 3.3 73.4 43 1.63 35 211 2279
N. Nilandu BA 66B 3.1 72.5 594 2.77 66 211 2248
Mulaku BA 66B 3 73.5 956 2.98 73 213 2325
S. Nilandu BA 66B 3 72.5 739 2.87 68 216 2261
Kolumadulu BA 66B 2.3 73 1617 3.21 79 221 2386
Haddummati A 66B&C 1.9 73.4 881 2.94 73 221 2464
Suvadiva BA 66C 0.5 73.3 3152 3.50 82 234 2651
Addu BA 66C -0.7 73.2 158 2.20 79 238 2818

CHAGOS
Speakers Bank (Nelson) BA3 -5 72.3 582 2.76 42 3214
Salomon BA4 -5.2 72.4 36 1.56 29 375 3213
Victory Bank BA3 -5.3 72.2 21 1.32 33 3200 1 sounding; < half 20 m deep CRW2,45
Peros Banhos BA4 -5.3 71.8 503 2.70 66 400 3175
Chagos BA3 -6 72 12642 4.10 88 3147
Egmont BA4 -6.6 71.4 29 1.46 24 3031
Pitt Bank BA3 -7 71.3 1317 3.12 37 2960 Bank: ? Atoll
Diego Garcia BA920 -7.3 72.5 174 2.24 25 270 2969

AMIRANTE ISLANDS
Africa-Eagle Islands 2809 -5 53.3 346 2.54 31 1472 Atoll on northern edge of rimmed Amirante Ban
Desroches islands 2809 -5.7 53.7 247.7 2.39 26 1555
Amirante Bank 2809 -5.8 53.3 3921 3.59 62 1510 Area includes Africa-Eagle Islands Atoll

ALPHONSE GROUP
Bijoutier-St. Francois 2809 -7.1 52.8 106.6 2.03 13 1482 Two soundings

PROVIDENCE BANK GROUP

Cosmoledo Gp. BA718 -9.7 47.6 151 2.18 7 1135
Farquhar Gp. BA718 -10.2 51.1 180 2.26 9 1303

GROUP and Atoll Name Chart Lat. Long. Area Area Depth Rain Rain Remarks
sq.km. Log10 (Max,m) (meas,cm) (model,mm)
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN
Saya de Malha -10 61 40808 4.61 70 1996 Max Depth 70m N.; 140m S. (Fedoeov et al., 198
Aldabra BA718 -12.2 46.3 367 2.56 18 76 1106 Almost atoll
Europa -22.3 40.3 39 1.59 1 60 1060 CRW2, 268; Area: Battistini, 1966; rim karst

RED SEA
Sanganeb Atoll BA 82 19.8 37.4 8 0.90 27 280 27-46 m recorded for anchorage

CARIBBEAN
Alacran 22.5 270.3 221 2.34 23 100 365 CRW1,211; Rain of NW coast of Yucatan, Ward,
Hogsty BA 3865 21.7 286.2 28 1.45 8 73 465 CRW2, 23, Milliman, 1973; rain at Grand Turk, Mil
Chinchorro 18.6 272.7 550 2.74 8 140 466 Meas. Rain on Yucatan mainland: ARB 310
Turneffe 17.4 272.3 525 2.72 8 50 Gischler & Hudson, 1998; meas. Rain, Stoddart, 1
Lighthouse 17.3 272.5 200 2.30 8 50 528 Gischler & Hudson, 1998; meas. Rain, Stoddart, 1
Glover 16.8 272.2 260 2.41 18 50 538 Gischler & Hudson, 1998; meas. Rain, Stoddart, 1
Roncador Bank BA 396 13.5 280 19 1.28 18 175 1071 Depth: ASB 129, meas. Rain from nearby San An
Courtown Cays BA 1511 12.4 278.5 10 1.00 11 190 1065 Measured Rainfall from ASB 435
Albuquerque Cays BA 1511 12.2 278.2 14 1.15 16 190 1061 Measured Rainfall from ASB 435

W. ATL. OC. BRAZIL

Atol Das Rocas BA 388 -3.9 326.2 7.1 0.85 5 778 CRW1,64 depth; Largely calcareous algae and
rather than hermatypic corals
CARIBBEAN BANKS
Misteriosa Bank BA 1218 18.8 276.1 322 2.51 22 650 One sounding; 14-18 m deep rim
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