Matafao
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 Matafao |
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| height | 653 m | |
| location | Island of Tutuila , American Samoa | |
| Coordinates | 14 ° 17 '50 " S , 170 ° 42' 30" W | |
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| rock | Basalt , andesite | |
The Matafao , also Matafao Peak , is the highest point on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa in the central Pacific Ocean . It represents the highest of numerous peaks of a former shield volcano, which are lined up around the 9 km wide, south-open bay of Pago Pago , the former caldera of the volcano. The mountain is not part of the American Samoa National Park , but forms its own National Natural Landmark .
Web links
- Matafao on Peakbagger.com (English)
- Tutuila in the Global Volcanism Program of the Smithsonian Institution (English)