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ALG-349, unnamed arch 86, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 3.4 meter span by 2.5 meter height (both measured). GPS 32R 552677 2756969. On the way to ALG-341 (Border Arch), once on the rim top (going from Idou slot entrance), walk on the flat northeast and find a faint trail which goes along the reef side of Islet 5. Following this faint trail as best as possible, stay on the flat for 1200 meters or so to Islet 6 (obvious barrier of rocks beside you). The arch is located on the border of rocks to the east.
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ALG-350, Sentinel Arch, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 6.8 meter span (measured). From ALG-349 (unnamed arch 86) go back 100 meters north along the rock masses and find an obvious "lane" which enters these well-spaced rocks. Once inside the "lane", walk a few meters ahead to the arch on the left.
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ALG-351, unnamed arch 87, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 3.9 meter span (measured). From ALG-350 (Sentinel Arch) continue in the "lane" northeast for 150 meters to this arch on the right.
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ALG-352, Oblong Arch, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 3 meter span (estimated). This arch is located 50 meters opposite of ALG-351 (unnamed arch 87) on the other side of the "lane".
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ALG-353, Spaceship Arch, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 9.6 meters span (measured). GPS 32R 552701 2757436. This arch is located 350 meters to the southeast of ALG-351 (unnamed arch 87) in the well-spaced rocks.
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ALG-354, Keyhole Arch, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 2.8 meters high (measured). This arch is located 450 meters northeast of ALG-351 (unnamed arch 87) on the left side of the "lane".
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ALG-355, Little Pillar Arch, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 1.7 meter span, 1.0 meter height (both measured). GPS 32R 552685 2758145. This arch is located 80 meters north of ALG-354 (Keyhole Arch).
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ALG-356, Cliff Side Arch, Tissoukai Area Islet Six. 4 meter height (estimated). GPS 32R 553162 2759132. From ALG-354 (Keyhole Arch) continue northeast 1 kilometer or so, first on the well-spaced rocks and then on the bare hill until you arrive on the top of the cliff overhanging the plain (right). The arch is located on the side of the cliff.
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