As these massive volcanoes move away from the hot spot, they cease to erupt, and slowly erode to become atolls, lagoons, and expansive sholes of coral reef. The island of Mokumanamana rises from the sea about halfway along the island chain and stands as the last remnants of much larger islands. It marks a milestone in geologic time - the transition from land to sea.
Though little more than a jagged rock jutting above the waves, the island was sanctified by Native Hawaiians with dozens of upright stones (photo bottom left) and sacred sites likely to mark the path of the sun and other heavenly bodies. For many, the entire island is revered as a heiau (temple).
The striking archaeological sites on Mokumanamana are the physical markers of a spiritual world. In Native Hawaiian tradition, this mysterious island marks the boundary between Ao, the world of the light and the living, and Pō, the world of spirits and primordial darkness.

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The islands of Hawai'i begin here
Vast coral reefs create a world of abundance
Nature's Untamed Forces Unite to Sculpt Sea Arches
These simple impressions embody the essence of Pu'uloa
The spirit of Pu'uloa now surrounds you
Hawaiians learned to survive on this harsh volcanic land
Preserved within Pu'uloa are the stories and memories of the Native Hawaiian people
Mauna Ulu
The 'Ōhi'a Wing will soon be home to the park's collection of artwork and artifacts
Kilauea

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