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Volcano in the U.S. state of Hawaii

Kamakou
Eastern Molokai with a portion of Kamakou and Molokai Forest Reserve
Highest point
Elevation	4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Prominence	4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Listing	US most prominent peaks 127th Ribu
Coordinates	21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W / 21.10639; -156.86833
Naming
Language of name	Hawaiian
Geography
KamakouHawaiiShow map of Molokai and LanaiKamakouKamakou (Hawaii)Show map of Hawaii
Location	Molokai, Hawaii, U.S.
Parent range	Hawaiian Islands
Topo map	USGS
Geology
Mountain type	Shield volcano (extinct)
Volcanic arc/belt	Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain

Kamakou (Hawaiian: [kəməˈkow]) is a shield volcano on the island of Molokai in the U.S. state of Hawaii, with a summit elevation of 4,961 feet (1,512 m). It is part of the extinct East Molokai shield volcano, which comprises the east side of the island.

Kamakou is located within the 2,774-acre (11.23 km; 4.334 sq mi) Molokai Forest Reserve, estimated to contain more than 250 rare native Hawaiian plants, many of which exist only in this part of the world. Rare birds can also be found, with two examples being the olomaʻo (Molokai thrush) and kākāwahie (Molokai creeper). Monthly tours are held by The Nature Conservancy.

References

Daniel Harrington. "Moloka'i: Cultural/Historical Sites and Attractions". Hawaiian Encyclopedia. Mutual Publishing. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
Giant Landslides of the Hawaiian Islands - University of Hawaii, Hilo
Molokai Forest Reserve — Department of Land and Natural Resources
Kamakou Preserve, Molokai | GoHawaii.com
Ed Misaki-Safeguarding Moloka‘i | The Nature Conservancy

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