Kauhakō Crater

Kauhakō Crater is a volcanic crater located in Kalawao County, , United States. The crater was formed between 230,000 and 300,000 years ago, as the result of the eruption of volcano Pu'u' 'Uao.
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  • Type: Crater
  • Description: crater in Hawaii, United States
  • Also known as: “Kauhako ‘Alau Crater” and “Kauhako Crater”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Kalaupapa National Historical Park and Kalaupapa Airport.

Photo: Djzanni, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is on in of the United States of America.

Aerodrome
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is a regional public use airport… is situated 2½ km north of Kauhakō Crater.

Lighthouse
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Molokai Light, also known as U.S.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalaupapa and Kualapuʻu.

Village
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is a small unincorporated community and…

Village
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is a census-designated place on the island… is situated 8 km southwest of Kauhakō Crater.

Kauhakō Crater

Latitude
21.18787° or 21° 11′ 16″ north
Longitude
-156.96562° or 156° 57′ 56″ west
Elevation
21 metres (69 feet)
Open location code
73H552QM+4Q
Geo­Names ID
5848538
Wiki­data ID
Q60744854
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In Other Languages

From French to Italian—“Kauhakō Crater” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Kapapakikane and Kalawao.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Pu‘u‘uao and Kalaupapa Peninsula.

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Worth a closer look: Honolulu and Kauai.

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