North Shore Cliffs National Natural Landmark

An introduction with facts and general information about the North Shore Cliffs National Natural Landmark on the island of Molokai in Hawaii.

NAME: North Shore Cliffs National Natural Landmark
DESIGNATED: 1972
SIZE: 26,926 acres
OWNERSHIP: private and state
LOCATION: Molokai Island, Maui County, Hawaii
DESCRIPTION: The major episode of volcanism creating Molokai is among the most ancient in the Hawaiian Island chain. There are no finer exposures of these ancient volcanic rocks than along the North Shore Cliffs of this island. These cliffs and adjacent valleys and uplands are therefore geologically significant. The physical features of Molokai, including the North Shore Cliffs, are considered to be of prime importance to geologists in piecing together the story of how the Hawaiian Islands were formed.
RESOURCES:
- nps.gov --> national natural landmarks --> north shore cliffs
- Geology of Kaluapapa National Historical Park Hawaii
- airmaui.com --> molokai sea cliffs