Message #16579

[DDDnD3D]

*** Julia *** the 3D image you submitted of the Richat Structure is very impressive. Also the map showing the NW corner of Africa and the ATLAS mountains as an ISLAND is actually very close to being an accurate portrayal of the Lay of the Land in recent geological history . If you check out the elevations of the terrain of that STRIP of LAND [including the Richat Structure] from the Atlantic Ocean just south of the Tropic of Cancer to the Gulf of Gabes in the Med you will see an area of Depression that is near Sea Level and some parts ARE BELOW SEA LEVEL ! This area is a series of salt flats and salt lakes including the supposed Tritonis Region. It is quite obvious and a most probable reality that this area was once underwater and created an island that created 2 entrances to the Mediterranean. So is this the Legendary "ATLAS ISLAND" Qoais I disagree with you. The Richat Structure WAS near the ocean. In fact the limestone/calcium composition indicates it originated on an ancient sea bottom !   *DDn*** c.