[1]. In the case of the island of Faro in the Solomon Group, I have described a similar process of island-building. (Geology of the Solomon Islands, p. 37.)
[2]. In 1897 I spent several months in travelling over this island and ascended, sometimes more than once, the three great volcanic mountains. Perhaps at some future time I may renew my examination of this interesting region.
[3]. Strictly speaking Korolevu indicated in the profile would not be visible.
[4]. Mariko is the native name of the Drayton Peak of the chart. Mbatini is the correct name for the Koro Mbasanga of the chart, the true Koro Mbasanga lying three miles to the north. Thambeyu is a native name for the Mount Thurston Range.
[5]. There has been some confusion in the native names of the peaks in this part of the island, which I have not been able to remove.
[6]. A Year in Fiji, 1881, pp. 22, 167.
[7]. Geology of the United States Exploring Expedition, 1849.
[8]. This height has been supplied from memory, as I omitted to refer to the exact level of the erosion line in my notes.
[9]. They were described to me as dry for a fortnight at a time. I was prevented from making more than an occasional visit to them.
[10]. Atlas of the United States Exploring Expedition, vol. i., Philadelphia, 1850.