Peremul Par

Peremul Par, Lakshadweep

A sunken reef formation of the western Amindivi Islands, Peremul Par lies 24 km northwest from the outer reefs of Bangaram. The reef is approximately square-shaped, averaging 13 km across with its western crest marked by breaking ocean swells. A shifting sand cay is found on the eastern side.

image: millenium coral reefs landsat archive/usf millenium global coral reef mapping project/nasa seawifs/nasa jsc

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