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Ailuk Atoll
Ailuk Atoll (Marshallese: Aelok, [ɑelʲokʷ]) is an inhabited coral atoll of 57 islets in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a legislative district of the Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands.
It is located approximately 72 kilometers (45 mi) north from Wotje and 92 kilometers (57 mi) south of Utirik in the northern half of the Ratak chain. It is 393 kilometers (244 mi) north of Majuro Atoll, the capital of the Marshall Islands. Its total land area is 5.4 square kilometers (2.1 sq mi) spread over 57 islets enclosing a lagoon covering 177.45 square kilometers (68.51 sq mi).
The major islets are: Ajelep, Aliej, Ailuk, Alkilwe, Barorkan, Biken, Enejabrok, Enejelar, Kapen and Marib. There are villages on Ailuk and Enejelar. Most of the islets are on the eastern side of the atoll. The western and southern sides of the atoll have a nearly continuous submerged coral reef. Three main passes enter the lagoon through the western reef: Erappu, Marok and Eneneman.
Based on the results of drilling operations on Enewetak (Eniwetok) Atoll, in the nearby Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands, Ailuk may include as much as 1,400 m (4,600 ft) of reef material atop a basalt rock base. As most local coral growth stops at about 45 m (148 ft) below the ocean surface, such a massive stony coral base suggests a gradual isostatic subsidence of the underlying extinct volcano, which itself rises 3,000 m (9,800 ft) from the surrounding ocean floor. Shallow water fossils taken from just above Enewetak's basalt base are dated to about 55mya.
The Marshall Islands are positioned within the Northeast Trade Winds belt. During the greater part of the year the prevailing winds are from the north-east to the east.
Ailuk Atoll has a tropical rainforest climate, indicating consistently warm temperatures and high humidity. Temperatures range from 24 °C (75 °F) in April to 29 °C (84 °F) in September, averaging around 27 °C (81 °F).
Winter rainfall is comparatively modest, with January and February receiving about 51 mm (2.0 in) to 52 mm (2.0 in). Spring sees an increase from 78 mm (3.1 in) to 158 mm (6.2 in). The wettest months are August through October, increasing from 215 mm (8.5 in) to 270 mm (11 in). With increased precipitation comes more rainy days, reaching a peak in July with 25 days and longer rainstorms. December drops back to 17 rainy days and shorter showers.
Monthly sunshine ranges from 239 hours in January to 322 hours in July.
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Ailuk Atoll
Ailuk Atoll (Marshallese: Aelok, [ɑelʲokʷ]) is an inhabited coral atoll of 57 islets in the Pacific Ocean, and forms a legislative district of the Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands.
It is located approximately 72 kilometers (45 mi) north from Wotje and 92 kilometers (57 mi) south of Utirik in the northern half of the Ratak chain. It is 393 kilometers (244 mi) north of Majuro Atoll, the capital of the Marshall Islands. Its total land area is 5.4 square kilometers (2.1 sq mi) spread over 57 islets enclosing a lagoon covering 177.45 square kilometers (68.51 sq mi).
The major islets are: Ajelep, Aliej, Ailuk, Alkilwe, Barorkan, Biken, Enejabrok, Enejelar, Kapen and Marib. There are villages on Ailuk and Enejelar. Most of the islets are on the eastern side of the atoll. The western and southern sides of the atoll have a nearly continuous submerged coral reef. Three main passes enter the lagoon through the western reef: Erappu, Marok and Eneneman.
Based on the results of drilling operations on Enewetak (Eniwetok) Atoll, in the nearby Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands, Ailuk may include as much as 1,400 m (4,600 ft) of reef material atop a basalt rock base. As most local coral growth stops at about 45 m (148 ft) below the ocean surface, such a massive stony coral base suggests a gradual isostatic subsidence of the underlying extinct volcano, which itself rises 3,000 m (9,800 ft) from the surrounding ocean floor. Shallow water fossils taken from just above Enewetak's basalt base are dated to about 55mya.
The Marshall Islands are positioned within the Northeast Trade Winds belt. During the greater part of the year the prevailing winds are from the north-east to the east.
Ailuk Atoll has a tropical rainforest climate, indicating consistently warm temperatures and high humidity. Temperatures range from 24 °C (75 °F) in April to 29 °C (84 °F) in September, averaging around 27 °C (81 °F).
Winter rainfall is comparatively modest, with January and February receiving about 51 mm (2.0 in) to 52 mm (2.0 in). Spring sees an increase from 78 mm (3.1 in) to 158 mm (6.2 in). The wettest months are August through October, increasing from 215 mm (8.5 in) to 270 mm (11 in). With increased precipitation comes more rainy days, reaching a peak in July with 25 days and longer rainstorms. December drops back to 17 rainy days and shorter showers.
Monthly sunshine ranges from 239 hours in January to 322 hours in July.