micronesia – Irreverent Outcrop https://irreverentoutcrop.com Travel stories with mild geo-flavor Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://irreverentoutcrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-logo-temp-01-1-2-32x32.png micronesia – Irreverent Outcrop https://irreverentoutcrop.com 32 32 Is the allure of distant landscapes inherently superior, or a mirage crafted by remoteness? https://irreverentoutcrop.com/allure-of-distant-landscapes/ https://irreverentoutcrop.com/allure-of-distant-landscapes/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:22:05 +0000 https://irreverentoutcrop.com/?p=1114 Read more]]> I’ve often pondered why so many destinations that captivate my imagination lie perpetually out of reach. No matter where I’ve lived, these places remain scattered to opposite ends of the Earth. Are these far-off vistas truly more breathtaking than the landscapes nearby, or does their appeal stem solely from the novelty of their remoteness? Human psychology is wired to crave the…

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]]> https://irreverentoutcrop.com/allure-of-distant-landscapes/feed/ 0 Micronesia (part 2): gifts from the ocean- coral reefs, mangrove forests, and sharks https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-2-coral-reefs-mangroves-and-sharks/ https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-2-coral-reefs-mangroves-and-sharks/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:50:11 +0000 https://irreverentoutcrop.com/?p=831 Read more]]> My earlier post Micronesia part 1: secluded stones mainly discussed high island landscapes related to volcanic rocks and megalithic cultural sites. This upcoming part 2 will focus on low island features derived from coral reefs. Not having read part 1 won’t affect understanding this post. Calcareous skeletons of corals form limestone, which falls into the category of biochemical…

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]]> https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-2-coral-reefs-mangroves-and-sharks/feed/ 0 Micronesia (part 1): secluded stones- basalt columns, latte, and rai https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-1-secluded-stones-basalt-columns-latte-and-rai/ https://irreverentoutcrop.com/micronesia-part-1-secluded-stones-basalt-columns-latte-and-rai/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:08:23 +0000 https://irreverentoutcrop.com/?p=186 Read more]]> I took a trip to Micronesia – a group of isolated “small islands” – in early 2024, where the diverse volcanic landscapes on their high islands not only shape magnificent natural scenery but also foster an impressive local culture. There are three subregions- both geographical and cultural- in Oceania: Melanesia, Polynesia, and Micronesia. Translated from Greek, they etymologically mean “black…

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