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Geohistory - Rocks from Continental to Sea Periods

Geosites / Okinoshima Town

Here you can observe rock layers formed around 20 million years ago, when the land of Oki was at the bottom of a lake.
Called "Goka-ishi," the rocks here are easy to process and were used for purposes such as paving stones.

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  • About Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau

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