Nari Basin

Korea (South) / Kangwon / Samchok / Nari-gil, 550

Difficult to reach, Nari Basin (roughly translates to ‘flat crater area’) is a large caldera basin (a large volcanic depression, caused by collapse or explosion), the largest flat area on the island of Ulleungdo. The basin is 3km² in area, being 1.5km wide and 2km long. Snow depths can reach 3m in winter.

30 people lived in this area. The school, which is at the bottom of the mountain, has only 2 students and 5 teachers.

The basin is well drained and has fertile volcanic ash soil. While most island residents are fishermen, those living in the basin earn a good living by cultivating medicinal plants.


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Coordinates:   37°31'13"N   130°52'16"E
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