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References
- ↑ "Reef Islands - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ↑ Honan, Mark (1997). Solomon Islands. Lonely Planet. p. 253. ISBN 9780864424051 . Retrieved 12 June 2019.
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