The summit of Haleakalā may look like the result of a volcanic explosion, but it was actually carved by natural erosion. This signpost explains the geology behind this phenomenon.

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Pā Ka’oao Overlook and Keonehe’ehe’e (Shifting Sands) Trail – Haleakalā National Park

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