Molokini

Molokini is a small, uninhabited island between Maui and Kahoolawe in the archipelago of Hawaii. It is located 4.2 km west of Maui and 6.9 km north-east of Kahoolawe.

The crescent-shaped island, formed 150,000 years ago, shows the crater of an extinct volcano and has an area of ​​only 9.317 ha (0.093 km ²) on. During World War II Molokini was used as a practice target for bombing; Today the island is a popular Hawaiian diving area. Because of the numerous seabirds, the island, like many other small islands of Hawaii and a Hawaii State Seabird Sanctuary ( bird sanctuary ) and may not be entered.

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