An uninhabited volcanic archipelago in Mexico in the North Pacific Ocean south of the California Peninsula. Total area is about 830 km2. From east to west, the islands are San Benedict Island, Socorro Island, Roca Partida Island, and Clarion Island, stretching for 450 km. The largest island, Socorro Island, has an area of 170 km2. It is located 450 km south of the California Peninsula. Trees grow on Socorro Island and Clarion Island. The surrounding area is a good fishing ground and also serves as a navigational landmark. [Tajima Hisashi] Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information |
カリフォルニア半島の南にある北太平洋上のメキシコ領の無人の火山性諸島。総面積約830km2。東から西へ,サン・ベネディクト島,ソコロ島,ロカ・パルティーダ島,クラリオン島と450kmにわたって連なる。最大のソコロ島は面積170km2。カリフォルニア半島の南450kmにある。ソコロ島,クラリオン島には樹木が生育する。付近は好漁場であり,航海上の目印ともなっている。【田嶋 久】
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