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Maug's East Island taken from USCGC Sequoia. Photo by Ian Gable
The Maug Islands consist of three islands that surround the caldera of an ancient volcano. This uninhabited group is part of the Northern Islands Municipality of the Northern Mariana Islands.
| Island |
Area (km²) |
Height (m) |
| North Island |
0.466 |
227 |
| East Island |
0.951 |
215 |
| West Island |
0.711 |
178 |
| TOTAL |
2.128 |
227 |
In the place of the ancient volcanic peak is now a deep and spacious natural harbor. Steep cliffs border the islands and the landscape on the north and west islands is dominated by columns of basalt resembling tombstones. Vegetation on the islands consist mostly of grasses with a few coconut palms.
During World War II (1939-1945) the islands were used by the Japanese as a manned weather station.
Perspective view of central cone within caldera. Colors indicate depth.
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