Space shuttle image of part of the Lower Keys, courtesy of NASA.
- Move cursor over the image to see labelled features
- Note the strong development of NNW-SSE oriented tidal channels through this part of the Lower Florida Keys
- These are believed to reflect the pattern of channels between oolite banks, developed in the Pleistocene Miami Oolite, which now forms the solid bedrock
- There are no oolites forming in the Florida Keys at the present time
Go to:
- Location 10 Bahia Honda Key
- Location 11 Middle Torch Key
- Location 12 Saddlebunch Keys