Pseudo-atoll Pseudo-atoll A pseudo-atoll, like an atoll, is an island that encircles a lagoon, either partially or completely. A pseudo-atoll differs from an atoll as established by several authorities, such as how it is formed (not by subsidence, nor by coral). It is considered a preferable term to "near-atoll". There is a need for rigorous definition of "pseudo-atoll" before it can be accepted as a general term. Alexander Agassiz gave the term pseudo-atoll to "any ring-shaped reefs not formed as a result of subsidence". while Norman D. Newell and J. Keith Rigby called such reefs non-coral. and "We conclude that almost-atoll
Fulidhoo (Vaavu Atoll) Fulidhoo (Vaavu Atoll) Fulidhoo (Dhivehi:ފުލިދޫ) is the most northern of the inhabited islands of Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives. It is famous for Maldivian cultural events like Langiri, a traditional dance with drums and Thaara. Fulidhoo is one of the islands of the Vaavu Atoll. Located in the Laccadive Sea, the island is south of the country's capital, Malé. The land area of the island is in 2018, up from in 2007. The island has a large lagoon, which is used as a natural harbour. In 2012, Fulidhoo had two fishing vessels. The majority of the catch was of fish