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Ly Son underwater stone arch

Photograph of a female freediver was exploring the ancient underwater stone arch off the coast of Ly Son volcano island. According to scientists, the arch is believed to have been formed by four volcanoes about million years ago. Today, it belongs to An Vinh islet and locates at a depth of 15-17 meters below the surface.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Vietnam
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Thien Nguyen Ngoc