It is a prominent crater on the island.[3] The FogamaШаблон:Okinaa Crater National Natural Landmark contains Шаблон:Convert and was designated in 1972. It is scenic and geologically significant as the most recent illustration of volcanism in American Samoa.[4] It is one of very few places where illustrations of the most recent episode of American Samoa volcanism can be seen.[5]
The crater is situated immediately inland from Larsen Bay, which contains two smaller coves: Fagalua and FogamaШаблон:Okinaa.[1] FogamaШаблон:Okinaa Cove is an idyllic and isolated beach on the inner margin of Larsen's Bay. There are extensive seabird breeding grounds in Larsen's Bay.[6]
The nearby village of Vaitogi was previously located in the FogamaШаблон:Okinaa Crater, where the villagers had rich soil for farming and plenty of game for hunting. However, families began leaving the area at the end of the 19th century due to ease in connecting with other villages. The present-day location of the village was much closer to other villages when traveling on foot. Vaitogians often visit FogamaШаблон:Okinaa to enjoy the beach and bay.[8]
↑ 1,01,1Goldin, Meryl Rose (2002). Field Guide to the Samoan Archipelago: Fish, Wildlife, and Protected Areas. Bess Press. Page 282. Шаблон:ISBN.
↑Clayville, Melinda (2021). Explore American Samoa: The Complete Guide to Tutuila, AunuШаблон:Okinau, and ManuШаблон:Okinaa Islands. Page 64. ISBN 9798556052970.
↑Keating, Barbara H. and Barrie R. Bolton (2012). Geology and Offshore Mineral Resources of the Central Pacific Basin. Springer Science & Business Media. Page 146. Шаблон:ISBN.
