Molokini Crater
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Molokini Crater is a partially submerged volcanic caldera off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, renowned as a premier snorkeling and scuba diving destination for its clear waters and vibrant marine life.
Aliases (1)
- Molokini ×1
Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
islet
→
partially submerged volcanic caldera → scuba diving site → snorkeling destination → volcanic crater → |
| access |
only by boat
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|
| age |
Pleistocene epoch
→
approximately 230000 years → |
| archipelago |
Hawaiian Islands
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|
| area |
about 23 acres
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|
| country |
United States
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|
| county |
Maui County
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|
| diameter |
about 0.6 miles
→
about 1 kilometer → |
| distanceFromMaui |
about 3 miles off southwest Maui
→
about 4.8 kilometers off southwest Maui → |
| elevation |
about 161 feet above sea level
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|
| formedBy |
volcanic eruption
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|
| geologicalType |
tuff cone
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|
| governingBody |
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
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|
| hasFeature |
protected inner basin
→
steep inner walls → submerged outer slopes → |
| hasInnerWall |
sheltered from waves
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|
| hasMarineLife |
coral species
→
moray eels → rays → reef fish → sea turtles → sharks → whales seasonally nearby → |
| hasOuterWall |
exposed to open ocean swells
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|
| hasRegulation |
limited commercial permits
→
restrictions on anchoring → restrictions on fishing → |
| isImportantFor |
Hawaii tourism
→
marine conservation → recreational diving → seabird nesting → |
| knownFor |
abundant marine life
→
clear water → excellent visibility for diving → scuba diving → snorkeling → vibrant coral reefs → |
| languageOfName |
Hawaiian
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|
| locatedIn |
Hawaii
→
Maui County → United States → |
| locatedInBodyOfWater |
Alalakeiki Channel
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|
| maximumElevation |
about 49 meters above sea level
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|
| nearestHarbor |
Kihei boat ramp
→
Maalaea Harbor → |
| ocean |
Pacific Ocean
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|
| offCoastOf |
Maui
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|
| partiallySubmerged |
true
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|
| protectionStatus |
Marine Life Conservation District
→
Seabird Sanctuary → |
| shape |
crescent
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|
| state |
Hawaii
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|
| tourismActivity |
commercial scuba diving charters
→
commercial snorkel tours → |
| volcanicField |
Haleakalā volcanic system
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|
| waterVisibility |
often exceeds 100 feet
→
often exceeds 30 meters → |
Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Makena Beach
("Molokini")
→
Wailea Beach → |
hasViewOf |
|
Maui
→
|
hasTouristAttraction |