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
Kāohikaipu as seen from Oahu, some of Mānana Island can be seen on the left
Highest point
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Prominence10 m (33 ft)
Coordinates21°19′13″N 157°39′23″W / 21.32028°N 157.65639°W / 21.32028; -157.65639
Geography
Kāohikaipu is located in Hawaii
Kāohikaipu
Kāohikaipu
Geology
Mountain typeTuff cone
Last eruptionUnknown

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]

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References

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  1. ^ Cazar, Allen. "The Story of the Mysterious Islands Off Oahu - Get2Hawaii ®". Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  2. ^ "Kāohikaipu Island, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "Offshore Islet Project". www2.bishopmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-08-06.