Makatea

Word MAKATEA
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Henderson is an elevated coralline limestone ( "makatea") island which rises as an isolated conical mound from a depth of about 3.5 km, and is presumably a reef-capped volcano. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In the makatea zones, however, most species are indigenous, and have been preserved because of the rough, almost inaccessible terrain. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The makatea islands have similar flora to Rarotonga, with differences related to their structurally variability (volcanic vs. makatea (limestone) substrates). ❋ Unknown (2007)

They have central volcanic hills surrounded by makatea: broad uplifted ancient coral reefs, as much as 2 km wide. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Vegetation in the volcanic inner hills of the makatea islands has been almost completely introduced, with the area mostly given over to cultivation. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Henderson Island is currently one of the most few relatively undisturbed makatea (raised limestone) islands in the world. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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