Mouaroa

Mountain in French Polynesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mouaroa (alternately spelled Mouʼaroa or Mouʼa Roa) is a prominent peak near the center of Moorea, an island in French Polynesia in the central Pacific Ocean. Described as being "shark-tooth-shaped",[2] Mouaroa stands about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the head of Opunohu Bay and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of the highest point in Moorea, Mount Tohivea.

Elevation880 m (2,890 ft)[1]
Coordinates17°32′41″S 149°50′56″W[1]
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Mouaroa from Opunohu Bay
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Elevation880 m (2,890 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of French Polynesia
Coordinates17°32′41″S 149°50′56″W[1]
Geography
Mouaroa is located in French Polynesia
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Mouaroa is located in Pacific Ocean
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Mouaroa, Tohivea, and nearby Mouaputa - a similar prominent peak - are the eroded remnants of the crater rim of the extinct shield volcano that built Moorea.[3][2]

Mouʼa Roa means 'Great Mountain' in Tahitian.[4]

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