Waimea Canyon
CountryUSA (Hawaii)
Depth1,067 m
Length16 km
TypeRiver canyon
About Waimea Canyon
The Grand Canyon of the Pacific on Kauai. 1,067 m deep and 16 km long. Carved by the Waimea River from volcanic basalt. Mark Twain called it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Red, green, and brown layers from volcanic activity. Overlooks at 3,000+ feet elevation.
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