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Pulau Tiga National Park

사바주

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Malaysian marine park

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Pulau Tiga National Park

    Welcome to Pulau Tiga National Park, situated in the Kimanis Bay off the western coast of Sabah. I am your guide, a geologist and field biologist. …

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  2. 2The Mangrove Ecology

    Our expedition begins at the tidal threshold: the mangrove forest. As an ecologist, I cannot overstate the critical importance of this transition zone between saltwater and terra firma. …

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  3. 3The Giant Ara Tree

    As we push deeper into the terrestrial rainforest, we encounter the true titans of the canopy. Look upward at this staggering specimen: the giant Ara tree. …

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  4. 4The Tectonic Faults

    We are now approaching the geological anomaly that makes Pulau Tiga famous. Notice the abrupt change in the terrain. …

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  5. 5The Mud Volcanos

    Behold the central mud volcano. Dispel any notions of cinematic, fiery lava; this is a geological phenomenon driven by gas pressure, not magma. …

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  6. 6Pulau Burung (Bird Island)

    Let us shift our focus from the dense interior back to the coastline. Visible offshore is a tiny satellite landmass known as Pulau Burung, or Bird Island. …

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  7. 7The Sand Spits

    Our final observation point brings us to the dynamic sand spits that extend from the shores of Pulau Tiga. Unlike the solid rock of Pulau Burung, these spits are ephemeral, transient features. …

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  8. 8Pulau Tiga National Park

    As we wash the volcanic mud from our skin and conclude our survey of Pulau Tiga National Park, let us synthesize our findings. This island is a masterpiece of geological and biological resilience. …

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What is Pulau Tiga National Park?

Pulau Tiga National Park is a place in 사바주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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Location사바주
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates5.7167, 115.6500
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