Main Ridge

ridge, Trinidad and Tobago

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The Main Ridge is a dominant physical feature on the island of Tobago, in Trinidad and Tobago. It runs from the northeast to the southwest and reaches heights of approximately 1,800 feet (550 metres). This ridge slopes more gently towards the southwest, where it meets a coral plain. The coral formations have created reefs, such as the Buccoo Coral Reef, which is known for its marine life and is a popular spot for diving and snorkeling. Tobago's Main Ridge is an extension of the Venezuelan coastal range and Trinidad's Northern Range, which are themselves continuations of the Andes Mountains.1

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Its dominant feature is the Main Ridge, which runs from northeast to southwest, rising to heights of about 1,800 feet (550 metres). The ridge slopes more gently to the southwest onto a coral plain. The coral formation has given rise to a number of reefs, one of which, Buccoo Coral…
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Its dominant feature is the Main Ridge, which runs from northeast to southwest, rising to heights of about 1,800 feet (550 metres). The ridge slopes more gently to the southwest onto a coral plain. The coral formation has given rise to a number of reefs, one of which, Buccoo Coral…
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