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  Kure Atoll is nearly circular with a 10 km (6 mi) diameter.  The highest point, 6.1 m (20 ft) is found on Green Island.  Click here to see how big Kure Atoll is compared to Aloha Stadium and its parking lot.

Kure Atoll
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  Kure was discovered by the Russian ship Moller in 1827.

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