TRUE CORAL ATOLL – ON THE EQUATOR
Is global warming effecting the sea levels at these Pacific atolls near the equator?
Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi are two true Polynesians atolls that come to mind. (See Fathom magazine #1)
An atoll is believed to be a slowly sinking volcano. Live coral crowing on the rim of the extinct volcano maintains the above water land.
There are no true atolls in Australia’s The Coral Sea.
Lady Musgrave Island has an lagoon which resembles that of an atoll.
Earthquake activity can cause islands to sink or rise. Many factors to consider.