United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Bassas da India (2004)
“ Natural hazards: maritime hazard since it is usually under water during high tide and surrounded by reefs; subject to periodic cyclones Environment - current issues: NA Geography - note: the islands emerge from a circular reef that sits atop a long-extinct, submerged volcano People Bassas da India Population: uninhabited (July 2004 est.) ”
