Caldera on the flank of Mauna Kea Hawaii
by Mary Lee Dereske
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Caldera on the flank of Mauna Kea Hawaii
Artist
Mary Lee Dereske
Medium
Photograph - Artistic Natural Photography
Description
Volcanic formations, such as this caldera, dot the flanks of Hawaii's Mauna Kea. Located on the Big Island, Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from the sea floor. The summit (this picture is NOT the summit) is the location of over a dozen observatories.
From the official Mauna Kea visitor center website: "Maunakea, also known by its original name Mauna a Wakea is a sacred place for Hawaiians. Wakea, sometimes translated as "Sky Father" is considered the father of the Hawaiian people.
While it is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu it is also associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau. The summit was considered the realm of the gods and in ancient times was kapu (forbidden) to all but the highest chiefs and priests. Occasionally Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) would make the long trek to the top, the last royal visitor being Queen Emma in 1881 who led her companions on the arduous 6 hour journey to the top to see the summit and rejuvenate herself in sacred Lake Waiau."
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November 16th, 2017
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