The Geography of Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Eastern Carolines
Wiens, Herold J. (1956). "The Geography of Kapingamarangi Atoll in the Eastern Carolines". Atoll Research Bulletin. 48: 1–86. doi:10.5479/si.00775630.48.1. ISSN 0077-5630.
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Abstract: Document concerning a geographic report on Kapingamarangi Atoll located in the Eastern Caroline Islands within Micronesia. The document is a detailed survey conducted during the 20th century, focusing on the physical geography, topography, and environmental features of the atoll. It includes cartographic materials, descriptive text, and measurements of landforms, reef structures, and lagoon characteristics. The report addresses the atoll’s spatial configuration, vegetation patterns, and coastal dynamics. It also discusses the atoll’s position relative to other islands in the Caroline archipelago and its oceanographic context in the Pacific Ocean. The document incorporates data collected by scientific institutions engaged in Pacific island studies and references regional geographic frameworks relevant to Micronesian research. The survey The geographic focus extends to the atoll’s coral reef systems and marine habitats, with attention to their distribution and physical conditions. The document is structured as a comprehensive geographic report, including maps, diagrams, and narrative descriptions, reflecting field observations and analytical assessments conducted over a defined period in the mid-1900s. The treatment of Micronesia is explicit, situating Kapingamarangi within the broader context of the Eastern Carolines and contributing to the cartographic and environmental knowledge of the region.
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