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Description
Basalt log construction at Nan Madol. Each basalt log is separate column ofbasalt found in area of columnar jointing and weighs hundreds of pounds. Somelogs appear to be sufficiently large to weigh over a ton.
Photographer
Dr. James P. McVey
Display Date
Mar-71
Location
Ponape
Collection
Paths Less Taken
Islands in the Sun
Equatorial Pacific
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA Sea Grant Program