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Syn-eruptive incision of Koko Crater, Oahu, Hawaii by condensed steam and hot cohesive debris flows: a re-interpretation of the type locality of "surge-eroded U-shaped channels"
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in the rocky shore. A large pull-out/parking area is present. The adjacent Hālona Cove is best known as the site of the love scene between
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This eastern end of Oʻahu is quite scenic and most of the area is part of Koko Head Regional Park, administered by the
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Sandy Beach from the Hālona Blowhole lookout. The far distant ridge is Makapuʻu Head, the eastern end of Oʻahu
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Koko Crater is a large tuff cone that visually dominates the area. Within the crater are horse stables and the
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Lānaʻi Lookout is a scenic lookout that features a very distant view of the Island of
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View of Koko Crater from the Kalanianaole Hwy, stairs visible ascending the slope.
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is a popular beach for surfing and a park popular for kite flying because
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Koko Crater as seen from a boat, with Koko Crater and Makapu'u point
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A view of Koko Crater from the park at the base of the mountain.
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cone that is somewhat dwarfed by its neighboring tuff cone,
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The coastline, looking southeast, from Lanaʻi Lookout
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The coastline, looking northwest, from Lanaʻi Lookout
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A view of Koko Crater from the lookout point nearby.
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Koko Crater South Rim with Hawaiʻi Kai in background
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headland
Maunalua Bay
Oahu
Hawaii
Hawaiʻi Kai
tuff
Koko Crater
Honolulu Volcanics
City & County of Honolulu
Makapuʻu
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
cacti
Hanauma Bay
Lānaʻi
Molokaʻi
Ka'iwi Channel
Barack Obama
mother
maternal grandmother
Hālona Blowhole
blowhole
Burt Lancaster
Deborah Kerr
From Here to Eternity
Sandy Beach
trade winds
Panoramic view of the Koko Head

Syn-eruptive incision of Koko Crater, Oahu, Hawaii by condensed steam and hot cohesive debris flows: a re-interpretation of the type locality of "surge-eroded U-shaped channels"

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