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Gerald McCormack: Mangaia’s age claim challenged

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials

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Gerald McCormack: Mangaia’s age claim challenged
Mangaia is the oldest island with exposed volcanic rocks. Photo: FILE PHOTO/ 20060311

OPINION: For 10 years, Mangaia has marketed itself to tourists as the older island in the Pacific on the strength of its volcanic rock – but Gerald McCormack says islands in Micronesia may be five times older.

OPINION: For 10 years, Mangaia has marketed itself to tourists as the older island in the Pacific on the strength of its volcanic rock – but Gerald McCormack says islands in Micronesia may be five times older.


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