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Maui's Volcanic Wonders

Maui’s landscape is defined by two primary volcanic masses: the massive Haleakalā shield volcano and the older, deeply eroded West Maui Mountains, or Mauna Kahālāwai. This list explores the island's geological evolution, from the 10,023-foot summit of Haleakalā Crater to coastal cinder cones like Puʻu Olaʻi. These sites showcase unique features including high-altitude peat bogs, ancient rift zones, and colorful mineral deposits formed by eruptions and erosion over nearly two million years.

Maui's Volcanic Wonders — Karte

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Haleakala Crater

Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive, active shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui.

B

Maui Komohana

The West Maui Mountains, West Maui Volcano, or Mauna Kahālāwai which means "holding house of water," is approximately 1.7 million years old…

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C

Puʻukukui

Puʻu Kukui is a mountain peak in Hawaiʻi. It is the highest peak of Mauna Kahalawai.

D

Puʻu Olaʻi

A 360-foot-tall dormant cinder cone located within Mākena State Park. It represents one of the most recent volcanic events on Maui's coastline.

E

Puu a Kali

An extinct cinder cone situated on the southwest rift zone of Haleakalā, providing a distinct landmark on the island's central southern slopes.

F

Pu'u Moa'ulanui

The highest peak on the island of Kahoʻolawe, reaching an elevation of 1,477 feet. It is the remains of the island's single extinct shield volcano.

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Ka Lua o ka ʻŌʻō Cinder Cone

A prominent cinder cone located within the Haleakalā Crater. It is visible from the Halemauʻu Trail and is known for its distinct red and orange mineral-rich slopes.