Iejima Tatchu - Iejima Tatchu

Japanese: 伊江島タッチュー - いえじまたっちゅー
Iejima Tatchu - Iejima Tatchu

…The highest point on the island is Mt. Gusuku, 172 meters above sea level in the eastern center of the island, which is made up of Paleozoic chert. It stands out from the surrounding flat plateau like a tower, and is called "Iejima Tacchu." Its excellent views make it a good navigational target. The surrounding area gradually becomes lower, and several coastal terraces develop. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Iejima Tacchu" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…島の最高点は中央部東寄りの標高172mの城(ぐすく)山で,基盤の古生層チャートからなる。周囲の平たんな台地に塔状に屹立(きつりつ)するため一段とめだち,〈伊江島タッチュー〉と呼ばれ,眺望がよく航海の目標となる。周辺はしだいに低くなって数段の海岸段丘が発達する。…

※「伊江島タッチュー」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報

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