Kohala
Kohala is an extinct shield volcano in Hawaii. It is the oldest of five volcanoes on the Big Island,[1] forming its northwestern part.
| Kohala | |
|---|---|
 Kohala as seen from Mauna Kea | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,670 m (5,480 ft) |
| Prominence | 790 m (2,590 ft) |
| Coordinates | 20°05′10″N 155°43′02″W |
| Geography | |
  Kohala Kohala within the Hawaiian Islands | |
| Location | Hawaii, United States |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc | Hawaiian Islands |
| Last eruption | 120,000 years ago |
History
Around a million years ago, Kohala started erupting.[2] Its last eruption was 120,000 years ago, meaning it's likely extinct.[3] The other volcanoes on the Big Island are either active or dormant. 250,000 to 300,000 years ago, a massive landslide destroyed much of the mountain.[2]
Kamehameha I, the first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii, was born near Kohala in 1758.[4]
Related pages
References
- "A closer look at Kohala Mountain: The Big Island's oldest above-water volcano". Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- "Geologic Map of the State of Hawai'i" (PDF). United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- "Hawaii Center for Volcanology | Active Hawaiian Volcanoes". www.soest.hawaii.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- "Kamehameha the Great". Biography. Archived from the original on 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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