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Kamakou

Coordinates: 21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W / 21.10639; -156.86833
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Kamakou
Eastern Molokai with a portion of Kamakou and Molokai Forest Reserve
Highest point
Elevation4,961 ft (1,512 m)[1]
Prominence4,961 ft (1,512 m)
ListingUS most prominent peaks 127th
Coordinates21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W / 21.10639; -156.86833
Naming
Language of nameHawaiian
Geography
Kamakou is located in Molokai and Lanai
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Hawaii
Kamakou is located in Hawaii
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Kamakou (Hawaii)
LocationMolokai, Hawaii, U.S.
Parent rangeHawaiian Islands
Topo mapUSGS
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano (extinct)
Volcanic arc/beltHawaiian–Emperor seamount chain

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 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

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