There are many Mongolians who have heard of or traveled to Jeju Island in Korea. But how much do you know about Dokdo Island, an island that is equally famous? We are bringing you information about Dokdo Island.
Dokdo is the easternmost island in Korea, where the morning sun is first seen, and it was formed by a volcanic eruption at a depth of 2,000 meters between 4.6 and 2.5 million years ago. It was originally one large island, but due to strong winds and strong sea currents, the island was divided into two small islands, the west and the east. About 50 people live on Dokdo Island, and the island has a windy and foggy weather, but it is not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter, so more than a hundred thousand domestic and foreign tourists visit this island every year with permits. Dokdo Island is called a treasure island by Koreans.
In addition to common birds, rare and endangered birds can be seen on Dokdo Island, and 180 species of birds, including swallows and blackbirds, gather on Dokdo Island.
Dokdo Island is a small island in terms of land area, but it has enormous natural resources in its depths. In the deep sea surrounding the island, there is a unique element called methane hydrate, which is methane frozen in the deep sea, or frozen solid fuel.
In essence, it can be understood that methane gas and natural gases in the decomposed layers of microorganisms in the ocean freeze together with water under high pressure to form this solid fuel. Currently, it is estimated that there are 600 million tons of methane hydrate near the island, and this element can be considered a future energy source with low carbon dioxide emissions, making Dokdo Island a great natural resource.
Dokdo Island is very windy and the soil is made up of thin rocky cliffs, making it an infertile environment for plants to grow. However, Dokdo Island is considered to have a unique soil because 50-60 species of plants grow on it.
Dokdo Island is a small island in terms of land area, but it has a lot of natural resources in its interior.
Also, Dokdo Island is located in the middle of the ocean, so it is a resting place for migratory birds. In addition to common birds, rare and endangered birds can be seen on Dokdo Island, and 180 species of birds such as swallows and blackbirds gather on Dokdo Island.
In addition, the sea near Dokdo Island is rich in plankton, which is a source of food for fish, and since it is a place where warm and cold ocean currents meet, there are many species of fish, mollusks, and seaweed. This concludes the information prepared to introduce Dokdo Island, which is small in terms of land area but has a lot of natural resources that it cannot have on its own.
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