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Kaʻula

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Kaula (or Ka‘ula in Hawaiian) is a small, crescent-shaped island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in the state of Hawaii, about 20 miles to the west-southwest of Niihau. The island is actually the very top of a volcanic tuff cone that rests on top of a larger, submerged shield volcano.

At its highest point, the island reaches a height of 548 feet.

Kaula is uninhabited but fishermen frequent the island. The island is also used for military exercises (inert warheads are used). A lighthouse is maintained on the island by the United States Lighthouse Service.

The ocean has carved large sea cliffs on the sides of the island. In addition, there is a large sea cliff on the northwest side of the island, called Kahalauaola (Shark Cave). Due to erosion, the island is slowly getting smaller.

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