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Midway Atoll (colloquial: Midway Islands; Hawaiian: Kuaihelani, lit. 'the backbone of heaven'; Pihemanu, 'the loud din of birds') is a 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km 2) atoll in the North Pacific Ocean. Midway Atoll is an insular area of the United States and is an unorganized and unincorporated territory. The largest island is Sand Island, which has ...
- Sand, Eastern, Spit
- Hawaiian Archipelago
Jun 5, 2017 · Learn about the Midway Atoll, a historic and wildlife site near Hawaii, and its role in the World War II naval battle of 1942. See photos of the battle sites, memorials and other attractions on the atoll.
Midway Atoll is a remote coral island in the Pacific Ocean with a rich history and diverse wildlife. Learn about its role in World War II, its seabird and marine life, its conservation efforts and its threats from marine debris and tsunamis.
Midway Atoll is a sanctuary for millions of seabirds, shorebirds, and marine life, and a touchstone for the historic Battle of Midway. The refuge and memorial are closed to public visitation, but offer virtual tours and experiences online.
Apr 11, 2024 · Midway Islands, unincorporated territory of the United States in the central Pacific Ocean, 1,300 miles (2,100 km) northwest of Honolulu. Near the western end of the Hawaiian archipelago, it comprises a coral atoll with a circumference of 15 miles (24 km) enclosing two main islands— Eastern (Green) and Sand islands.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 18, 2023 · The island of USS Yorktown (CV-5) Sept. 9 to 10, 2023. Ocean Exploration Trust Photo. New images by Ocean Exploration Trust show in detail the wrecks of USS Yorktown (CV-5) and two Japanese aircraft carriers IJN Kaga and IJN Akagi sunk during the pivotal World War II Battle of Midway.
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Midway is a National Wildlife Refuge and a historical site of the Pacific War. Learn how it changed from a strategic air base to a natural habitat for seabirds and albatrosses. See photos of the battle of Midway, the cable company, and the wildlife on the atoll.
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