OGASAWARA
ISLANDS – GEOGRAPHY
News:
Ogasawara Island emerged in Japan
What's
in the news?
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Recently, after an undersea volcano
erupted, a new island appeared in
Japan's Ogasawara Island group.
About Ogasawara Island:
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The Ogasawara Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean's northwestern
hemisphere.
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It is also known as the Bonin Islands.
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It is a volcanic arc with around 30
islands and islets.
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Subtropical forest types and
sclerophyllous shrublands dominate the environment, which is flanked by rocky
cliffs.
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It is a well-known UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan.