Iao Needle

USA / Hawaii / Wailuku /
 pillar, interesting place
The ʻĪao Needle (Kūkaemoku) is a famous landmark in the state park, a vegetation-covered lava remnant rising 1,200 feet (370 m) from the valley floor or 2,250 feet (690 m) when measured from sea level. The "needle" itself is an illusion, and is in reality a sharp ridge that gives the appearance of being a spire when viewed end-on.[2] The needle is an extension of and surrounded by the cliffs of the West Maui Mountains, an extinct volcano.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iao_Valley
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Coordinates:   20°53'3"N   156°33'3"W
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