10
fledglings were found.
Much accumulation of organic matter
has taken place from birds droppings and plant foliage----
the rich organic matter extends to depths of as much as 18
inches.
Yuro j-Aomurik-Aomen Islands
Yuroj,
Aomurik and Aomen islands form a chain connected by
causeways on the north side of the atoll between Bikini and
Namu islands.
high seas.
They are very narrow and frequently inumdated by
Large coral slabs and bed rocks protrude through
the soil surface in many areas,
especially on Aomen Island.
Aomurik and Yuroj to the west of Aomen are much higher and are
found with undulating sand dunes along their lengths.
pools,
several feet deep,
Tidal
are scattered in several places on
these islands where low depressions exist;
reef fish of several
species are found living in them.
Sparse growths of Scaevola and Messerschmidia are found
throughout the island.
The destruction of concrete installations and the eroded
condition of the islands, suggest that the nuclear explosions
were responsible for the denuding of the coconut groves angorgy
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surface soils.
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One large concrete building is situated on the eastern tip
of Aomen Isiand;
several
and Yuroj islands.
concrete bunkers are located on Romurik