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  3. Rocks of Shirashima Coast Seen From Shirashima Lookout

Rocks of Shirashima Coast Seen From Shirashima Lookout

Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period

Geosites / Okinoshima Town

Designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, Shirashima Coast is one of the representative picturesque sceneries of the Oki Islands. Here you can see three types of volcanic rocks: rhyolite, trachyte, and basalt. You can also see how the different components in rocks affect the scenery.

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    Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period
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    Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period
    Geosites / Okinoshima Town
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    • Search on the Geological Map
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