Kāohikaipu (also known as Black Rock)[1] is an islet located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, off the east coast of Oahu. It is situated 0.6 miles (0.52 nmi; 0.97 km) from nearby Mānana Island (Rabbit Island).[2][3] Both Kāohikaipu and Mānana Island are northeast of Makapuʻu Point. The total size of Kāohikaipu is 11 acres (4.5 ha).[3][4]
Kāohikaipu′s formation was due to the Honolulu Volcanic Series, which were a series of eruptions by the Koʻolau Range that created numerous vents near Honolulu such as Diamond Head.
The islet is a wildlife sanctuary for birds[3] and a permit is needed for people to access it.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Cazar, Allen. "The Story of the Mysterious Islands Off Oahu - Get2Hawaii ®". Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ "Kāohikaipu Island, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Kaohikaipu State Wildlife Sanctuary | Oahu Forestry and Wildlife Program". hbmpweb.pbrc.hawaii.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ a b "Offshore Islet Project". www2.bishopmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-08-06.