Minami tori Shima (Marcus) (24°17'N., 153°59'E.) is an isolated triangular shaped island lying 695 miles E of Minami Io Shima. The island has sides about 1 mile long, and rises to a flat surface 18m high. It is bordered by a wide beach consisting of white coral stones and shells with some sand. The beach is strewn with large boulders and debris consisting of scrap metal and broken concrete. The island is covered with sparse vegetation; there are a few buildings.

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