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Fogamaʻa Crater
Valley basin in American Samoa
Fogamaʻa Crater (Samoan: Fogāmaʻa) is a valley basin on Tutuila Island, American Samoa, immediately north of Larsen Bay. It is within the village of Futiga, just below Logotala Hill.[1] It is also known as Hidden Beach or Larsen’s Cove.[2]
It is a prominent crater on the island.[3] The Fogamaʻa Crater National Natural Landmark contains 485 acres (196 ha) and was designated in 1972. It is scenic and geologically significant as the most recent illustration of volcanism in American Samoa.[4] It is one of very few places where illustrations of the most recent episode of American Samoa volcanism can be seen.[5]
The crater is situated immediately inland from Larsen Bay, which contains two smaller coves: Fagalua and Fogamaʻa.[1] Fogamaʻa Cove is an idyllic and isolated beach on the inner margin of Larsen's Bay. There are extensive seabird breeding grounds in Larsen's Bay.[6]
Fogamaʻa Crater National Natural Landmark is located next to Fagatele Bay and also includes Steps Point,[7] the southernmost point of the island.[6]