Lot's Wife (crag)
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Lot's Wife (孀婦岩 Sōfu Iwa?) is a volcanic, deserted island located approximately 650 km off the coast of Tokyo, in the southermost tip of the Izu archipaelago, Japan.
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[edit] Geography
The island lies approximately 650 km off the coast of Tokyo and 76 km from nearby Torishima, with a longitudinal and latitudinal distance of 84m and 56m, respectively, separating the east/west and the north/south cardinal points of the crag. The island's summit stands at 99m and features several geological joints facing the water's surface. Due to its shape it is rather difficult to disembark on the island and as a result alternative methods have to be employed, such as rock climbing (though several accidents have been registered). The site is also known for the transparency of its surrounding waters and abundance of fish, which makes it a popular scuba diving spot.
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On April 9, 1788, John Meares sighted what he came to describe as 'the most marvellous thing' he had ever set his eyes on, a small island he and the ship's crew decided to baptize as Lot's Wife, in an homage to the biblical character of the same name. The Japanese name Sōfu Iwa ('The Widow Crag') is translated from English.[1]
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