Ebon

Ebon, Marshall Islands
  • STS056-81-56
  • April 1993

Ebon Atoll, located 150 km south of Jaluit Atoll, lies at the extreme southern end of the Ralik Chain, making it the southernmost landmass of the Marshall Islands.

The circular-shaped atoll consists of a deep central lagoon covering 104 km², that is surrounded by 22 islets on the east, south and west sides. They have a combined land area of 5.75 km². There is one winding passage (Ebon Channel) in to the lagoon, located on the southwest side (top).