Haleakalā - Hawaiian Pronunciation

Transcript

Transcript

Hah-leh-ah-kah-LAH

Description

Haleakalā is a post-shield volcano located on east Maui. The names translates to "House of the Sun." The name comes from a story where the demigod Māui was believed to have lassoed the sun in order to lengthen the day. It permitted his mother, Hina, to dry her kapa cloth. Hear Haleakalā in Hawaiian.

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NPS

Date Created

12/22/2022

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