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Which extinct volcanoes have crater lakes on Easter Island?
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Easter Island
Sculptures cut from volcanic rock, Easter Island.
On Easter Island, there are three extinct volcanoes that contain crater lakes: Rano Kao, Rano Raraku, and Rano Aroi.1
These volcanic features are central to the island's geography. The crater lake of Rano Aroi feeds an intermittent stream that flows down the slopes of Mount Terevaka, while the deep crater of Rano Kao serves as a water source for the village of Hanga Roa.1