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Niihau

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  • Primary Volcano Type
  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 21.95°N
  • 160.08°W

  • 390 m
    1280 ft

  • 332810
  • Latitude
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  • Summit
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This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

The Global Volcanism Program is not aware of any Holocene eruptions from Niihau. If this volcano has had large eruptions (VEI >= 4) prior to 10,000 years ago, information might be found on the Niihau page in the LaMEVE (Large Magnitude Explosive Volcanic Eruptions) database, a part of the Volcano Global Risk Identification and Analysis Project (VOGRIPA).

Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Niihau.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Niihau.

Photo Gallery

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GVP Map Holdings

The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included. The maps database originated over 30 years ago, but was only recently updated and connected to our main database. We welcome users to tell us if they see incorrect information or other problems with the maps; please use the Contact GVP link at the bottom of the page to send us email.


Title: Map Showing Distribution, Composition, and Age of Late Cenozoic Volcanic Craters in Hawaii
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1988
Series: Misc Investigations
Map Type: Geology
Scale: 1:1,000,000
Map of Map Showing Distribution, Composition, and Age of Late Cenozoic Volcanic Craters in Hawaii

Title: HI-Map of Dist, Comp & Age of Late CZ Volc Centers
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1988
Series: MI
Map Type: Geology (Volcano)
Scale: 1:1,000,000
Map of HI-Map of Dist, Comp & Age of Late CZ Volc Centers

Title: Seismicity of Hawaii, 1962-1985
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1988
Series: OFR
Map Type: Geophysical (Seismic)
Scale: 1:750,000
Map of Seismicity of Hawaii, 1962-1985

Title: Hawaii
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1988
Map Type: Topographic
Scale: 1:750,000
Map of Hawaii

Title: Seismicity of Hawaii
Publisher: US Geological Survey
Country: United States
Year: 1988
Map Type: Topographic
Scale: 1:750,000
Map of Seismicity of Hawaii

Title: Hawaiian Islands
Publisher: DMA Aerospace Center
Country: United States
Year: 1986
Series: ONC
Map Type: Topographic
Scale: 1:1,000,000
Map of Hawaiian Islands

Title: Geothermal Resources of Hawaii
Publisher: HI Institute of Geophysics, Univ. HI
Country: United States
Year: 1983
Map Type: Unknown
Scale: 1:500,000
Map of Geothermal Resources of Hawaii

Title: Hawaii to French Frigate Shoals
Publisher: US Department of Commerce, NOAA National Ocean Service
Country: United States
Year: 1983
Map Type: Bathymetric
Scale: 1:1,650,000
Map of Hawaii to French Frigate Shoals

Title: Close-Up USA Hawaii
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Country: United States
Year: 1976
Map Type: Geology
Scale: 1:675,000
Map of Close-Up USA Hawaii
Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

The following 77 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.

Catalog Number Sample Description Lava Source Collection Date
NMNH 114927-1 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-2 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-3 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-4 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-5 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-6 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-7 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-8 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114927-9 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-1 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-10 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-11 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-12 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-13 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-14 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-15 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-16 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-17 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-18 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-19 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-2 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-20 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-21 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-22 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-23 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-24 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-25 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-26 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-27 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-28 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-29 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-3 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-30 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-31 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-32 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-33 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-34 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-4 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-5 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-6 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-7 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-8 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114948-9 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-1 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-10 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-11 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-12 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-13 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-14 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-15 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-16 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-17 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-18 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-19 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-2 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-20 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-21 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-22 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-23 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-24 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-25 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-26 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-27 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-28 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-29 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-3 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-30 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-31 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-32 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-33 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-34 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-4 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-5 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-6 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-7 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-8 Basalt -- --
NMNH 114999-9 Basalt -- --
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