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National Natural Landmarks in Hawaii
Information about all of the
United States National Natural Landmarks in Hawaii. Includes
National Natural Landmarks on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai,
and the Big island of Hawaii.
Oahu National Natural Landmarks
Koolau Range Pali
The Pali is to the Island of
Oahu what the Great Western Divide is to
Sequoia National Park. Faulting and stream
erosion are among the principal processes
which give the cliffs their configuration
The Koolau Mountain range was designed
a NNL in November of 1972
Diamond Head
One of the best exposed and preserved examples
of a typical volcanic cone of altered basaltic
glass. Shows the bedding structure of the cone
and the character of the rock. Diamond Head
Crater was designated a NNL in February of
1968.
Maui National Natural Landmarks
Iao Valley
Valley and volcanic rocks on its enclosing slopes
illustrate the major episode of volcanism which
created the western portion of the island.
Amphitheater shape is due to erosion on the
volcanic rocks of a great caldera. Designated
an NNL in November of 1972.
Kanaha Pond
One mile west of Kahului Airport. Most important
waterbird habitat in Hawaii, and one of the few
remaining brackish-water ecosystems providing
refuge for both resident and migratory bird
populations. Designated an NNL in June of 1971.
Big Island National Natural Landmarks
Makalawena Marsh
One of two remaining ponds in Hawaii that support a resident
population of the endangered, non-migratory Hawaiian stilt,
nesting site of the Hawaiian coot, and the only known
breeding site of the black-crowned night heron on the
Island of Hawaii. Designated an NNL in June of 1972.
Mauna Kea
25 miles west-northwest of the city of Hilo. Exposed
portion of the highest insular mountain in the United
States, containing the highest lake in the country and
evidence of glaciation above the 11,000-foot level.
Most majestic expression of shield volcanism in the
Hawaiian Archipelago, if not the world.
Designated an NNL in November of 1972.
Molokai National Natural Landmarks
North Shore Molokai Cliffs
Finest exposures of ancient volcanic rocks resulting
from the major episode of volcanism creating Molokai,
among the most ancient in the Hawaiian Island chain.
Designated an NNL in November of 1972.
See also:
National Parks in Hawaii
National Wildlife Refuges in Hawaii
National Natural Landmarks Program
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