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losfical formation of the valleys of the Gordon 

 and San Juan rivers is not essentially different 

 from that observed along the coast. The two 

 streams have a somewhat rapid descent to the 

 sea and some distance inland have cut deep yet 

 narrow gorges in the solid volcanic rocks. In 

 the lower portions of the San Juan Valley are 

 evidences of extensive moraines. 



Topography. Generally speaking the whole 

 Ireland can be said to be mountainous. From 

 both ends there is a rapid rise towards the mid- 

 dle interior, culminating in Alberni district in 

 snow capped peaks of over 1800 meters altitude, 

 and near Comax, in Victoria Peak, 2280 meters 

 high. Only in the northern portions are there 

 found meadow lands and fairly level country. 

 The rest is uneven and rough. The west coast 

 has been referred to in writings as "stern and 

 rockbound," and the application is wholly ap- 

 propriate. Jagged shores and high and rocky 

 promontories leave few places of approach. 

 The east coast is more protected and also less 

 rough. 



Rainfall and Climate. No extensive data are 



