Kamakou

Kamakou

Kamakou

Volcano in the U.S. state of Hawaii

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]

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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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References

  1. [1]
    Daniel Harrington. "Moloka'i: Cultural/Historical Sites and Attractions". Hawaiian Encyclopedia. Mutual Publishing. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
  2. [2]
    Giant Landslides of the Hawaiian Islands - University of Hawaii, Hilo
  3. [3]
    Molokai Forest Reserve — Department of Land and Natural Resources
  4. [4]
    Kamakou Preserve, Molokai | GoHawaii.com
  5. [5]
    Ed Misaki-Safeguarding Moloka‘i | The Nature Conservancy
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