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The photo shows a newly-discovered feature in Okinawa (the　vicinity of Tsukishiro Town of Nanjo City). Might it be the entrance to an underwater lake? It resembles a doline, an enclosed feature of a type that often leads to an underground cavern. I’m wondering if it connects to a covern under the sea. Tmple of MU by Iris Demauro New Dr. Masaaki Kimura’s interview with National Geographic Magazine can be seen online. To read opinion on both sides of the question “Are the Yoaguni monuments manmade?” go to the National Geographic Magazine’s website and select “news” (dateline September 19) or use the following link: New No.1 Story http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/070919-sunken-city.html No2. Story http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/photogalleries/japan-pictures/index.html News: Some of Okinawa’s submerged ruins were introduced on the Japan National Network (NHK-TV) broadcast “Rekishi no Sentaku” (“History Choice”) on March 14 (Wednesday), starting from 10 PM. Links: 1. For those interested in earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, here is a link to the Masaaki Kimura homepage. 2. For those interested in other explorations, here is a link to Madagascar travel. Masaaki Kimura, General Director Marine Culture and Science Research Association to Welcomehttp://www.templeofmu.com/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/070919-sunken-city.htmlhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/photogalleries/japan-pictures/index.htmlhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/photogalleries/japan-pictures/index.htmlhttp://kimuramasaaki.sakura.ne.jp/Site2/Home.htmlhttp://homepage.mac.com/okinaebis/Home.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3shapeimage_3_link_4shapeimage_3_link_5shapeimage_3_link_6