| Kamakou | |
|---|---|
 Eastern Molokai with a portion of Kamakou and Molokai Forest Reserve | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,961 ft (1,512 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 4,961 ft (1,512 m) |
| Listing | US most prominent peaks 127th |
| Coordinates | 21°6′23″N 156°52′06″W / 21.10639°N 156.86833°W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Hawaiian |
| Geography | |
  Kamakou Hawaii  Kamakou Kamakou (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.[2]
Kamakou is located within the 2,774-acre (11.23 km2; 4.334 sq mi) Molokai Forest Reserve,[3] estimated to contain more than 250 rare native Hawaiian plants, many of which exist only in this part of the world.[4] 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.[5]
- ^ 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