Geologic map of Kalaupapa Peninsula, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i, USA

Chris H. Okubo

doi:10.1080/17445647.2012.716751

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Geologic map of Kalaupapa Peninsula, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i, USA

Chris H. Okubo

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Abstract

Kalaupapa Peninsula, along the northern coast of East Moloka‘i volcano, is a remarkably well-preserved example of rejuvenated-stage volcanism from a Hawaiian volcano. Mapping of lava flows, vents and other volcanic constructs reveals a diversity of landforms on this small monogenetic basaltic shield. The late-stage lava distributary system of this shield is dominated by a prominent lava channel and tube system emanating from the primary vent, Kauhakō crater. This system, along with several smaller examples, fed five prominent rootless vents downslope from Kauhakō. This map shows the subaerial part of this volcanic construct at 1:30,000 scale and encompasses an area of approximately 20.6 km 2 .

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Source-reported bounding extent: 21.126258° to 21.219701° latitude; -157.020111° to -156.89266° longitude. This indicates report coverage, not an exact sampling location. View area on OpenStreetMap.

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Chris H. Okubo. 2012-08-15. Geologic map of Kalaupapa Peninsula, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i, USA. https://doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2012.716751

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