Leʻala Shoreline
| Leʻala Shoreline | |
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| Location | Taputimu, American Samoa |
| Coordinates | 14°21′36″S 170°46′37″W / 14.360°S 170.777°W |
| Created | 1972 |
| Designation | National Natural Landmark |
Leʻala Shoreline is located near
Tutuila Island in American Samoa. It is a U.S. National Natural Landmark. The coast is marked by rocky outcroppings, deep and shallow surge channels, as well as tide pools and a mixture of coconut, scrub and grass forest. Sliding Rock is located nearby.[1] Leʻala Shoreline is a young flow of basalt, inter-bedded with layers of tuff that illustrate erosion by wave action. The area is covered with dense tropical vegetation. Leʻala Shoreline was designated a U.S. National Natural Landmark in 1972. The National Natural Landmark covers 35 acres (14 ha).[2][3]
The Leʻala Shoreline Trail begins in
See also
References
- ^ "American Samoa Territorial comprehensive outdoor recreation plan". www.govinfo.gov. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ https://dokumen.tips/documents/national-natural-landmarks-us-national-park-service.html (Page 6)
- ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ http://www.npshistory.com/publications/npsa/trip-planner/2014.pdf (Page 6)
- ISBN 9781640492790.