Hanauma Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hanauma Bay |
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Aerial view of Hanauma Bay
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| Location | Hawaii, United States |
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| Mountain type | Tuff cone |
| Last eruption | 32,000 years ago |
Hanauma Bay is a tuff cone in Honolulu, Hawaii. It sits near another volcano called Koko Crater.
It was created 32,000 years ago as a vent of the Koʻolau Volcano. It is a popular tourist attraction due to the beach in its crater and at one point had 3 million visitors a year. The bay holds many types of marine wildlife.
The origin of the name “Hanauma” is not well known. The “hana” part means “bay” while the meaning behind “uma” is debated.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Hanauma Bay
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A turtle at Hanauma Bay
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Hanauma Bay Beach area
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Beach area from above
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Panoramic view of Hanauma Bay
See also
In Spanish: Bahía de Hanauma para niños
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