Kamakou
| Kamakou | |
|---|---|
 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 / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Hawaiian |
| Geography | |
  Kamakou Hawaii  Kamakou Kamakou (Hawaii) | |
| 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 the highest peak on the island of Molokai, at 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 is located within the 2,774 acres (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]
See also
- List of mountain peaks of the United States
- List of Ultras of Oceania
- List of Ultras of the United States
- Hawaii hotspot
- Evolution of Hawaiian volcanoes
- Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain
References
- ^ Daniel Harrington. "Moloka'i: Cultural/Historical Sites and Attractions". Hawaiian Encyclopedia. Mutual Publishing. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ^ Giant Landslides of the Hawaiian Islands - University of Hawaii, Hilo
- ^ Molokai Forest Reserve — Department of Land and Natural Resources
- ^ Kamakou Preserve, Molokai | GoHawaii.com
- ^ Ed Misaki-Safeguarding Moloka‘i | The Nature Conservancy
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