Kamakou
Volcano in the U.S. state of Hawaii
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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]
Prominence4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Coordinates21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W
| 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 Ultra |
| Coordinates | 21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W |
| Naming | |
Language of name | Hawaiian |
| Geography | |
  Kamakou Location within Molokai and Lanai  Kamakou Location within Hawaii | |
| Location | Molokai, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Parent range | Hawaiian Islands |
| Topo map | USGS |
| Geology | |
| Shield volcano (extinct) | |
| Volcanic zone | 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]
