Geology Holidays » South East Asia Holidays http://www.geologyholidays.co.uk Do Something Different On Your Next Holiday! Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:00:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Maldives: Coral Reef Holidays http://www.geologyholidays.co.uk/maldives-coral-reef-holidays/ http://www.geologyholidays.co.uk/maldives-coral-reef-holidays/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:10:52 +0000 admin http://geologyholidays.co.uk/?p=364 The Maldives are the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. Over 1000 islands make up this incredible idyllic holiday destination. Only 200 islands are inhabited, 88 of which are exclusive holiday resorts. Long stretches of palm tree laden beaches and crystal clear waters brimming with reef life whales, dolphins and more fish of varying bright colours than you can imagine.

The islands hold the record for being the lowest country in the world and this is due to their unique geology. The islands are a chain of Atolls which are eroded volcanoes or islands from millions of years ago. Coral reefs form and grow to form what you see today, many of the Islands in The Maldives are formed of ancient reefs and coral sand. It is said many atolls can take up to 30 million years to form! The Maldives are currently under threat due to rising sea levels.

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