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Koko Crater

tuff crater, Hawaii, United States
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Koko Crater is a tuff ring located on the southeastern coast of Oahu island in Hawaii, United States. It is a remnant of the island's last volcanic activity, formed by secondary eruptions of the Koolau Range over 10,000 years ago. Tuff is a porous rock created from compacted volcanic ash or dust. Koko Crater is Hawaii's tallest tuff ring, reaching an elevation of 1,207 feet (368 meters). According to legend, the crater was formed when the goddess Pele was chased by the pig god Kamapuaa. The crater now contains a botanical garden and is part of Koko Head Regional Park.12

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