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Chatham Islands landforms

Chatham Islands landforms

The main island of the Chatham group comprises three upland areas joined by a low-lying zone, much of which is swamp and lagoon.

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Rhys Richards, 'Chatham Islands - Land and habitat', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/37783/chatham-islands-landforms (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Rhys Richards, updated 1 May 2015