Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)

Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)

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Localisation

Maalhoss island (S Malhosmadulu)
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Characteristics

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Lighthouse
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Diving

Description

SE Malosmadulu Atoll Maalhoss island characterized by a small lagoon on the west side as a perfect refuge for shallow-draft boats during the northeast monsoon. 

The entrance is marked by a small lighthouse.

Maalhoss is a tiny island with approximately 500 inhabitants. 

2011/11/8
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Maalhoss harbour
2011-11-08
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Maalhoss harbour
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Flying distances - Direct line

Aligau pass (Fadiffolu)

24nm
67°
There is a wide opening into the atoll between Aligau and Lowalfuri, about 3.5 miles NNW; the islet of Madewaru lies near the middle of the opening.
5 Nov 11
Joëlle

Barrier reef from Kanifushi to Madivaru (Fadiffolu)

24nm
39°
From Kanifuri (Kanifushi), the barrier reef extends about 7 miles NNE to Fallwaru (Madivaru).The islet of Naifaru, the most densely populated of the atoll lies on the reef about 2 miles SSW of Fallwaru. It is the capital of Lhaviyani (Fadiffolu) atoll. The total ...
5 Nov 11
Joëlle

From Mavaidu to Hurawali (Fadiffolu)

28nm
40°
BetweenMavaidu and Hurawali, about 4.5 miles NE, several islets and detached reefs lie some distance SE of the enclosing reef. There are several channels into the lagoon between islets in this section of the atoll.
5 Nov 11
Joëlle

Hanikandu Faro (S Malosmadulu)

15nm
301°
Hanikando Faro, at the NW extremity of the atoll, is separated from Kari Faro, about 0,8 NM S, by an opening into the lagoon. Dukandu, an island, lies in the middle of the inner end of the opening.Kari Faro is a reef enclosing a lagoon, with the islets of Iwafuri and ...
7 Nov 11
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