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Atoll - Wikipedia An atoll ( ˈæt ɒl, - ɔːl, - oʊl, əˈtɒl, - ˈtɔːl, - ˈtoʊl ) [1] is a ring-shaped island, including a coral rim that encircles a lagoon There may be coral islands or cays on the rim [2][3] Atolls are located in warm tropical or subtropical parts of the oceans and seas where corals can develop
Atoll | Definition Facts | Britannica atoll, coral reef enclosing a lagoon Atolls consist of ribbons of reef that may not always be circular but whose broad configuration is a closed shape up to dozens of kilometres across, enclosing a lagoon that may be approximately 50 metres (160 feet) deep or more
What Is an Atoll? Formation, Features Marine Life An atoll stands as one of Earth’s most remarkable natural formations—a ring-shaped coral reef encircling a lagoon where once stood a volcanic island These living geological wonders represent the resilience and adaptability of coral ecosystems over vast stretches of geologic time
Atoll - National Geographic Society An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets The atoll surrounds a body of water called a lagoon
10 Most Captivating Atolls in the World (+Photos) - Touropia An atoll is a ring of coral that originally grew completely around the shoreline of an island, and which continued to grow upward on top of itself as the island subsided or eroded away
ATOLL Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Many islands in that independent nation demonstrate the archetypal atoll, and geographers often use them to point out the characteristic features of such coral islands
Geography of Atolls - Geography Realm The result is an atoll, a circular or horseshoe-shaped coral reef that encircles a lagoon partially or fully The coral reef and the lagoon together create a unique ecosystem that supports a wide variety of marine life
What Is An Atoll? - WorldAtlas An atoll is a type of coral reef with a coral rim that partially or completely surrounds a water body known as a lagoon It is usually formed from a fringing reef around a volcanic island