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On our planet, there are many extinct volcanoes that fascinate people with its grandeur and its former strength, making them feel small insignificant creatures on a background of enormous proportions. One of the most interesting and famous volcanoes in the world is well-deserved attraction Hawaii - Diamond Head Crater (Diamond Head), which is located near the prestigious suburb of Honolulu - Waikiki.





Scientists believe that almost perfectly smooth on all sides of the cone crater is the result of a powerful but short-term volcanic explosion, which lasted for only a few days. Another possible reason for the formation of this crater was the interaction between the surface of the lava coming out with groundwater. Since this eruption has monogenic nature, that geologists have no reason to fear the revival of the volcano in the future.



Its unusual name crater was in the 19th century - it was then that the sailors arrived here from England, who from afar confused shining in the sun calcite at its bottom with diamonds. Hawaiian same dialect locals crater has long been known as Le'ahi - «forehead yellowfin tuna».



At Diamond Head, as well as any other sights of the world, has its own interesting history. After the capture in 1898, Hawaii United States of America on the crater floor was built a military base with a viewing platform and a complex four-level underground complex. Within the walls of the crater was built command post and even dug a tunnel for easy access to the database. Of course, with the advent of modern surveillance systems need such tricks disappeared, and over time the base was abandoned.



Today, Diamond Head crater is a popular tourist pilgrimage: anyone can go on a dirt road length of 1, 1 km along its walls. Leaving behind through tunnels and screw Wake up, travelers climb built in 1908 artillery observation deck, which offers breathtaking views of the city lying down.







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