Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, Jeju

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.420

Category

동식물

Designated year

2000

Location

서귀포시, 제주특별자치도— 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 성산읍 성산리 1번지 등

Coordinates

33.458802, 126.939678

Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone Natural Reserve is located at the eastern tip of Jeju-do, covering the entire area of Ilchulbong Peak and the coastal area. Ilchulbong Peak in Seongsan was formed in the middle of the Pleistocene when a volcano erupted under the shallow sea. The unique shape of the peak differs from other volcanoes since it is covered with big bowl-shaped, flat craters all over the island. The coastal area in Seongsanpo centering on Ilchulbong Peak is a blue belt, and the southeastern part in the area has wide beach consisting of rock area, gravel area, and sand area. With 127 species of algae discovered here, this place is also home to newly found marine plants, which draw attention from the world. A total of 177 species of marine animals were found, including many Korean-born undocumented species. Thus, it is very important in studying the distribution of marine animals in Korea. Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone Natural Reserve preserves its geographical, geological, and landscape characteristics, with the plant life in the surrounding 1 km area representing the marine life in Korea. This place is the home of newly found marine animals and plants, so it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.

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