Koko Crater

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Koko Crater
Koko Crater (from the Sea).jpg
Koko Crater with the Koʻolau Range in the background
Highest point
Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)
Coordinates21°17′10″N 157°40′53″W / 21.28611°N 157.68139°W / 21.28611; -157.68139
Geography
Koko Crater is located in Hawaii
Koko Crater
Koko Crater
Koko Crater within Hawaii
LocationHonolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Geology
Mountain typeTuff cone
Volcanic arcHawaiian–Emperor seamount chain

Koko Crater (Hawaiian: Kohelepelepe or Puʻu Mai) is an extinct tuff cone located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu near Hawaii Kai. It is northeast of Hanauma Bay and south of the Koʻolau Range.

Geology[]

Koko Crater is a part of the Honolulu Volcanics, which were craters that formed as vents of the Koʻolau Volcano during its rejuvenation stage.[1] Other notable landmarks within the Honolulu Volcanics include nearby Hanauma Bay and the well known Diamond Head crater.[1]

Koko Crater, Hanauma Bay and other nearby tuff cones form the , which marks the latest episode of volcanic activity on the island of Oahu.[1] Radiocarbon dating suggests that the latest eruption within the Koko Rift Zone occurred 7,000 years ago,[1] although the validity of these results are disputed.[2] Its elevation is 1,208 ft (368 m), making it the tallest and most preserved tuff cone in the area.[1]

Trail[]

During World War II, the US military built bunkers on top of Koko Crater with a railroad leading to its summit.[3] In 1966, the air force ceded administration of Koko Crater over to the City of Honolulu. It was then renamed to the .[3] Within this park is the , which is a 1.8 mile long trail that uses the now-abandoned railroad as its pathway.[4][5]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Hanauma Bay Geology". www.honolulu.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
  2. ^ Rubin, Ken. "Volcanic Eruptions on Oahu". www.soest.hawaii.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b "KOKO HEAD HIKE: 1,048 RAILWAY STAIRS TO THE CRATER". Journey Era. 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
  4. ^ "Koko Crater Trail". AllTrails.com. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
  5. ^ "Koko Head Crater Trail Hiking Trail, Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii". Hiking Project. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
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