Haleakala Hawaii
With a circumference of 34 km of Haleakala has one of the largest craters in the world. At the same time, the volcano crater, with more than 3000 meters of altitude the highest point of Maui. The crater is actually a millennia-over from heavy rains washed out large basin with several volcanic cones, and thick layers of ash and pumice.
The Haleakala is the only volcano in the Hawaiian archipelago (outside of the island Hawaii), who showed in the last 600 years of activity. Recent radiocarbon measurements, the following assumes that the last activity from 1450 to 1650 can be dated. The Haleakala is famous for its spectacular sunrises. Every morning there are many visitors to the summit to see
them. More Visitors also enjoy the magnificent sunsets. A very good road to the summit. On the way there are many attractive views.
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