NAME: Diamond Head National Natural Landmark
DESIGNATED: 1968
SIZE: 126 acres
OWNERSHIP: state
LOCATION: Oahu Island, Honolulu County, Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:
Diamond Head is one of the best exposed and preserved examples of a
typical volcanic cone of altered basaltic glass. It shows the
bedding structure of the cone and the character of the rock.
ELSEWHERE ON THE INTERNET:
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nps.gov --> national natural landmarks --> diamond head
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wikipedia.org --> diamond head hawaii --> article
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dlnr.hawaii.gov --> parks --> oahu --> diamond head state monument
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More National Natural Landmarks In Hawaii
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