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Petterson, M.G. (2004) The Geology of North and Central Malaita Solomon Islands: The thickest and most accessible part of the world’s largest (Ontong Java) ocean plateau. Geological Society London Special Publications (January 2004).

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Original EntryPetterson, M.G. (2004) The Geology of North and Central Malaita Solomon Islands: The thickest and most accessible part of the world’s largest (Ontong Java) ocean plateau. Geological Society London Special Publications (January 2004).
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Plain TextPetterson, M.G. (2004) The Geology of North and Central Malaita Solomon Islands: The thickest and most accessible part of the world’s largest (Ontong Java) ocean plateau. Geological Society London Special Publications (January 2004).

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Malaita Island, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands

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Malaita Island, Malaita Province, Solomon Islandsⓘ Basalt, ⓘ Calcite, ⓘ Chalcopyrite, ⓘ Chert, ⓘ Dolerite, ⓘ Gabbro, ⓘ Glass, Hornblende, ⓘ Limestone, ⓘ Malachite, ⓘ Marcasite, ⓘ Microgabbro, ⓘ Mudstone, ⓘ Natrolite, ⓘ Obsidian, ⓘ Palagonite, ⓘ Pillow lava, ⓘ Plagioclase, ⓘ Pyrite, ⓘ Pyroxene Group, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Zeolite Group

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