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Volcano in the U.S. state of Hawaii From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kamakou (Hawaiian: [kəməˈkow]) is a shield volcano on the island of Molokai in the U.S. state of Hawaii, with a summit elevation of 4,961 feet (1,512 m). It is part of the extinct East Molokai shield volcano, which comprises the east side of the island.[2]
Kamakou | |
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![]() Eastern Molokai with a portion of Kamakou and Molokai Forest Reserve | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,961 ft (1,512 m)[1] |
Prominence | 4,961 ft (1,512 m) |
Listing | US most prominent peaks 127th |
Coordinates | 21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W |
Naming | |
Language of name | Hawaiian |
Geography | |
Location | Molokai, Hawaii, U.S. |
Parent range | Hawaiian Islands |
Topo map | USGS |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Shield volcano (extinct) |
Volcanic arc/belt | Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain |
Kamakou is located within the 2,774-acre (11.23 km2; 4.334 sq mi) Molokai Forest Reserve,[3] estimated to contain more than 250 rare native Hawaiian plants, many of which exist only in this part of the world.[4] Rare birds can also be found, with two examples being the olomaʻo (Molokai thrush) and kākāwahie (Molokai creeper). Monthly tours are held by The Nature Conservancy.[5]
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