Punchbowl Crater - Wikipedia
Punchbowl Crater is an extinct volcanic tuff cone located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. It is the location of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The crater was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the secondary activity of the Honolulu Volcanic Series.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - Wikipedia
The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (informally known as Punchbowl Cemetery) is a national cemetery located at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii. It serves as a memorial to honor those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces, and those who have been killed in doing so.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
The "Punchbowl" was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs which, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range.
Punchbowl Information, Photos & More | Oahu Hawaii
The ancient Hawaiians used this bowl-shaped crater for very different purposes than it is used for today. They called it Puowaina which means the hill of human sacrifices. It is believed that the kapu breakers where killed at a hidden heiau.
Oahu’s Punchbowl — National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Feb 28, 2011 · Punchbowl is beautiful with its lush shades of manicured green in contrast with the white granite and stonework. Within the crater’s gates, there’s a lovely pathway (on the left after you enter the gates) that leads to memorials and a view of Honolulu.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - U.S. National Park Service
Designed to fit within the circular crater of the extinct volcano, carefully landscaped with native trees and shrubs, and featuring flat granite headstones within the lush grass lawns, the cemetery embraced the Memorial Park cemetery movement.
Oahu Visiting the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Over 75,000 to 100,000 years ago this “Punchbowl” area was formed as a crater that occurred from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in old coral reefs. This was during a period of secondary volcanic activity in Honolulu, and the activity extended all of the way to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater
Sep 26, 2016 · Its official name is Puowaina Crater, though it is most commonly known as Punchbowl Crater. The creation of this natural “punchbowl” dates back some 75,000 to 100,000 years and is the result of an infusion of molten hot lava …
Punchbowl Crater - Waikiki Trolley
Punchbowl Crater, officially known as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, is a geological marvel nestled in the heart of Honolulu. Formed by volcanic activity, this extinct volcanic tuff cone offers not only a unique geological landscape but also serves as a solemn and significant military memorial.
Punchbowl Crater, Honolulu - Only In Hawaii
Punchbowl Crater is an extinct volcanic tuff cone located in Honolulu, Hawaii. In ancient times, the crater was used a sacrificial ground and also the site of many secret royal burials. Its Hawaiian name Puowaina can be translated as either "hill of sacrifice" or "consecrated hill".