Gyali
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| Gyali Γυαλί |
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 Pumice mining on Gyali |
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| Geography | |
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| Island Chain: | Dodecanese
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| Highest Mountain: | Volcano (180 m (591 ft)) |
| Government | |
 Greece |
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| Periphery: | South Aegean |
| Prefecture: | Dodecanese |
| Capital: | Chora |
| Statistics | |
| Population: | 10 (as of 2001) |
| Postal Code: | 853 03 |
| Area Code: | 22420 |
| License Code: | ΚΧ, ΡΟ, PK |
Gyali (Greek: Γυαλί "glass", also spelled Yiali or Yali) is a volcanic Greek island in the Dodecanese, located halfway between the south coast of Kos (Kardamena) and Nisyros. It consists of rhyolitic obsidian lava domes and pumice deposits.[1] The island has two distinct segments, with the northeastern part almost entirely made of obsidian and the southwestern part of pumice. These are connected by a narrow isthmus and beach made of modern reef sediments.
[edit] Geography
The island is 6 km (4 mi) long and between 4 km (2 mi) and 500 m (1,640 ft) across. It has a 180 m (591 ft) cave. The island is barren of vegetation. The 2001 census reported a resident population of 10 people. Administratively, it is part of the municipality of Nisyros.
[edit] References
- ^ Yali. Global Volcanism. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
[edit] External links
- Official website of Municipality of Nisyros (English) (French) (German) (Greek) (Italian) (Spanish)
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