Punta Salado (Atacama N Chile)

Punta Salado (Atacama N Chile)

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Punta Salado (Atacama N Chile)
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Characteristics

Cape

Description

Punta Salado, at about 4 NM S of Punta Barranquillas, is rocky and steep.

A group of islets extends up to 0,8 NM SW from the point. The largest is named Isla Ruky. 

The coast, for 3 NM S of Isla Ruky, is foul, and there are depths of 8,9 m and 11 m, about 2,5 NM SW of the islet.

2013/01/10
Update
Joëlle
Punta Salado, à environ 4 MN au S de Punta Barranquillas, est rocheuse et raide.

Un groupe d'îlots s'étendent à environ 0,8 MN au SW de la pointe. Le plus grand s'appelle Isla Ruky.

A 3 MN d'Isla Ruky, la côte n'est pas sûre et il y a des profondeurs entre 8,9 m et 11 m, à environ 2,5 MN de l'îlot.

2013/01/10
Update
Joëlle
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