Rano Kau

Rano Kau is a volcano in and has an elevation of 95 metres. Rano Kau is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ahu Tongariki and Tukuturi.

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is the largest on . Its moais were toppled during the island's civil wars, and in the twentieth century the ahu was swept inland by a tsunami.

Work of art
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is a work of art.

Volcano
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is one of the three main extinct volcanoes that form , a island in the Pacific Ocean. At 370 metres above sea level, 's peak is the island's second-highest point after the peak of the extinct volcano . is situated 3½ km northeast of Rano Kau.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rano Raraku.

Locality
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is a volcanic crater formed of consolidated volcanic ash, or tuff, and located on the lower slopes of in the Rapa Nui National Park on in .

Rano Kau

Latitude
-27.12293° or 27° 7′ 23″ south
Longitude
-109.28601° or 109° 17′ 10″ west
Elevation
95 metres (312 feet)
Open location code
554GVPG7+RH
Geo­Names ID
8030076
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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