Matafao Peak
| Matafao Peak | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Prominence | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Coordinates | 14°17′41.64″S170°42′7.92″W/ 14.2949000°S 170.7022000°W |
| Geography | |
  Matafao Peak | |
Matafao Peak(Samoan:Fa’asi’usi’uga o Matafao) is a mountain inAmerican Samoa,on the island ofTutuila.[1][2]With an elevation of 653 metres (2,142 ft), it is the highest peak on Tutuila Island.[3][4][5]The mountain, likeRainmaker MountainacrossPago Pago Harbor,is a remnant of a volcanic plug and is part of the volcanic origins of the island. The mountain can be hiked from the high point of thePago Pago-to-Fagasa Road. It is designated aNational Natural Landmarkabove the 492-foot (150 m) level,[6]an area known as Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.
The name “Matafao” is said to refer to the fact that, from its peak, in fair weather, one can see as far asMount FaoonUpolu Island.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matafao Peak
- ^"Matafao Peak".Retrieved13 April2017.
- ^Clayville, Melinda (2021).Explore American Samoa: The Complete Guide to Tutuila, Aunu'u, and Manu'a Islands.Page 53. ISBN 9798556052970.
- ^Schyma, Rosemarie (2013).Südsee.DuMont Reiseverlag. Page 260.ISBN9783770176946.
- ^Hills, J.W. (2010).O upu muamua i le Tala i le Lalolagi mo e ua faatoa a'oa'oina u lea mataupu: Elementary Geography.Nabu Press. Page 59.ISBN9781147952896.
- ^Swaney, Deanna (1994).Samoa: Western & American Samoa: a Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit.Lonely Planet Publications. Pages 176-177.ISBN9780864422255.
- ^Krämer, Augustin (2000).The Samoa Islands.University of Hawaii Press. Page 436.ISBN9780824822194.
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