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	Kauai
		Of volcanic origin, the highest point on the mountainous island is Mount Waialeale[?], at the center of the island, 5148 feet (1570 meters) above sea level.
		In the northwest interior of the island are the Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and the high altitude Alaka'i Swamp[?].
		In the center of the island is the top of the inactive Wai'ale'ale volcano.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ka/Kauai.html (1086 words)

	MOUNT WAIALEALE 1047, HAWAII Period of Record Daily Climate Summary
		MOUNT WAIALEALE 1047, HAWAII Period of Record Daily Climate Summary
		Daily Records for station 516565 MOUNT WAIALEALE 1047 state: hi For temperature and precipitation, multi-day accumulations are not considered either for records or averages.
		The year given is the year of latest occurrence.
	www.wrcc.dri.edu /cgi-bin/cliRECt.pl?hi6565 (9533 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Hawaii News
		The endangered plant na'ena'e (Dubautia waialeale), shown in the foreground, thrives in the rainy habitat of Mount Waialeale.
		Mount Waialeale received an average annual rainfall of 460 inches over a 32-year period.
		Kauai is the wettest island in the Hawaiian chain, with an average of 100 inches of rain per year, and Mount Waialeale is by far the wettest spot on the Garden Island.
	starbulletin.com /2002/05/27/news/story3.html (1678 words)

	Climbing Mount Waialeale and Kawaikini.
		And while the point designated Waialeale on the topo map is a small bump on the ridge marking the eastern edge of the Olokele Plateau, Kawaikini is a separate peak connected by a narrow neck to the plateau.
		Waialeale is not the summit of Mount Waialeale.
		Waialeale Lake displayed plenty of the expected ripples, but we were surprised that there was no shore, just a vertical bank down to the bottom at two or three feet.
	www.waialeale.org /trails.html (17976 words)

	Waialeale.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		peak, central Kauai Island, Hawaii, U.S. Waialeale ("Rippling Water"), with a height of 5,148 feet (1,569 m), is a dissected (eroded) dome that is part of a central mountain mass which includes Kawaikini (5,243 feet [1,598 m]), the island's highest peak, immediately south.
		Waialeale is located at the southeastern edge of an extinct caldera that is now a plateau called Alakai Swamp.
		Mount Waialeale's mass supplies numerous waterfalls, sending down rushing streams on all sides to feed the only navigable rivers in the state.
	165.248.241.70 /Seward/Sada/Water/Waialeale.html (234 words)

	Waialeale Basecamp
		Hiking and traveling in the back country of Kauai and atop Mount Wai'ale'ale is dangerous.
		Is there a lake named Waialeale near the summit.
		The most detailed trail map (of Waialeale and Kawaikini) and beta on the surface of the planet.
	www.waialeale.org (633 words)

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		Mount Waialeale’s 49.77 inches marked the highest monthly total in the state and was a high total even by Waialeale standards at 164 percent of normal.
		The Mount Waialeale gage also recorded Kauai’s highest daily total of 10.81 inches during the flash flood event of October 1.
		Mount Waialeale leads all totals statewide with 316.55 inches (92 percent of normal).
	www.prh.noaa.gov /hnl/hydro/pages/oct05sum.html (1285 words)

	SummitPost - Kawaikini (Waialeale) -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Kawiakini is the highest summit on the central volcano on the Island of Kauai, and is one of the most scenic mountains in the world, not to mention the wettest place on earth.
		Summit of Kawaikini from the NW Waialeale ("rippling waters" in Hawaiian)is the name given to the small lake at the northern end of the summit rim, the highpoint near there where the official rain guage is located and a common name for the mountain as a whole.
		The tourist industry has taken to refering to the semicircle of cliffs along the summit rim as "Waialeale Crater" but this is an erosional feature and not a crater or remains of a crater.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150983/kawaikini-waialeale.html (1159 words)

	The Doe Network: Case File 715DFHI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Stephen and Jenny apparently decided to hike Mount Waialeale in Kauai sometime in early to mid-September 1990.
		He stated that the couple studied maps of Mount Waialeale, which is located in the park, for an extended period of time.
		Mount Waialeale has few trails and is considered a rather difficult climb.
	doenetwork.us /cases/715dfhi.html (470 words)

	August 2006 Precipitation Summary
		Nearly a week later, heavy showers fueled by the remnant of Tropical Storm Fabio and enhanced by an upper level low north of the state dropped 15.08 inches in 24-hours on Mount Waialeale during August 7 and 8.
		Mount Waialeale’s 43.03 inches (110 percent of normal) led all monthly totals statewide.
		In fact, the 15.08 inches in 24-hours posted at Mount Waialeale on August 7 exceeded the monthly totals of all the other gages across the island chain.
	www.prh.noaa.gov /hnl/hydro/pages/aug06sum.php (973 words)

	CNN - Tour helicopter crash kills 6 in Hawaii - June 26, 1998
		KAUAI, Hawaii (CNN) -- Rescue workers Friday found the bodies of the pilot and all five passengers aboard a sightseeing helicopter that crashed Thursday on Kauai.
		A recovery worker landed at the remote site at the 2,300-foot level of Mount Waialeale.
		Mount Waialeale is America's wettest spot, with 440 inches of rain a year.
	www.cnn.com /US/9806/26/briefs/helicopter.crash/index.html (224 words)

	Alohacyberian of Hawaii - Kauai - Travels with Keith Martin
		Waialeale is the spot on earth that receives the the most annual rainfall - the average annual precipitation is 480 inches per year.
		Nearby areas, however, are not so moist: Hanalei averages 45 inches of rainfall per year, Lihue about 30 inches, most resort areas about 20 inches and in the southwestern desert area from Polihale to Poipu Beach a mere 5 inches.
		The Keapana Horsemanship Website for horseback rides on the island of Kauai such as Wailua Falls, Mount Waialeale, Sleeping Giant, Makaleha, Kalepa and Kipu Kai Ridge on English and Western horses.
	home.att.net /~keith.martin/vKauai.html (1166 words)

	Pono Kai Resort, Kauai, Hawaii - AOAO
		It is home to Mount Waialeale, known as the wettest spot on the planet.
		With a population of 56,000, Kauai is known as the "Garden Island".
		A secluded tropical stream at the foot of Mt. Waialeale.
	www.ponokai-resort.com /kauai.html (342 words)

	Soaked \| Outside Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		But that was before the clouds clamped down on Mount Waialeale.
		The swamp ascends into the perpetual mist of Waialeale, the 5,148-foot extinct volcano at the center of Kauai, the lushest of the Hawaiian Islands.
		And the number of living islanders who have stood atop Waialeale can probably be counted on your fingers and toes.
	outside.away.com /outside/adventure/200203/200203_soaked_1.html (733 words)

	National Geographic Travel Guide: Kauai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Kauai caters to tourists, though its manmade attractions pale beside its natural ones—caves, ponds, waterfalls, wildlife refuges, tropical gardens, and spectacular beaches.
		Mount Waialeale overlooks it all, rising to 5,243 feet (1,598 meters).
		With three of Hawaii’s top courses, the lush island is a golfer’s paradise, and outdoor enthusiasts can hike and camp around much of it.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Kauai (137 words)

	Kauai Helicopter Tours \| Garden Island Deluxe Alii Nui Flight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Your first destination is the luscious Hanalei Valley, where jagged mountains and tropical rainforests come together to create an amazing landscape.
		Later, if weather permits, you'll head for the wettest place on earth - the crater of Mount Waialeale, boasting the spectacular 2,000-ft tall waterfalls of the "wailing wall." Next up are Lihue's charming old sugar plantations, cattle ranches and Wailua Falls, which was made famous in the TV series Fantasy Island.
		There, you'll see the huge gash carved out of the earth by the waters washing off Mount Waialeale, displaying colorful layers of volcanic rock a half-mile deep.
	www.hawaiitravelnetwork.com /~heliusa/kauai-deluxe.php (263 words)

	Will Squyers - Ultimate Kauai Adventure, Kauai Helicopters
		You will see the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Caynon, Wailua Falls, Mount Waialeale while learning about the legends and history of the island that our pilots call home.
		Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the " Grand Canyon of the South Pacific." Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark.
		Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about forty feet.
	www.helicopters-hawaii.com /ultimatekauaiadventure.php (292 words)

	Kauai Pictures and photos - Mount Waialeale
		Mount Waialeale you can only reach by helicopter.
		When in heavy showers, its mountain sides are lined with hundreds of waterfalls.
		It has been known to rain up to 400 inches per year.
	www.kauaimotorcycle.com /waialeale.htm (33 words)

	Kauai Map
		Kauai's interior is very mountainous with steep canyons and towering peaks.
		Mount Kawaikini (5,243 feet) and Mount Waialeale (5148 feet) are Kauai's highest points.
		Mount Waialeale is known as the "wettest spot on Earth" receiving an average of 480 inches (40 feet) of rain per year.
	www.summitpacificinc.com /kauai-map.html (240 words)

	Kauai Hawaii
		In the center of the island is Kawaikini Peak, rising 5,170 feet and Mount Waialeale, rising 5,080 feet.
		Mount Waialeale is the rainiest spot on earth, averaging 460 inches of rain a year, and contributing to this island's nickname; the Garden Island.
		Many streams flow from these mountains to the sea through canyons in the volcanic rock.
	www.pinnacle-travel.org /Hawaii/Kauai.htm (199 words)

	Aloha-Hawaii.com: Kauai Helicopter Tours
		Carved thousands of years ago by numerous floods and rivers flowing down from Mount Waialeale, Waimea Canyon was dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain.
		The isolated Napali Coast is also ideal for helicopter excursions.
		Helicopter tours also take you to Hanapepe Valley, providing views of Manawaiopuna Falls; Mount Waialeale, considered to be the wettest spot on the planet (with an average of 466 inches of rain per year); Hanalei Valley on the North Shore; and many more exotic Kauai locations.
	kauai.aloha-hawaii.com /activities/kauai+helicopter+tours (424 words)

	kaua'i honeymoon - album 4
		Took an open-door helicopter tour of the island...
		Got some great pics of the Waimea Canyon and Mount Waialeale (wettest spot on earth).
		Mount Waialeale (never did see the top all week...
	homepage.mac.com /djpluv/honeymoon/PhotoAlbum11.html (48 words)

	Aloha-Hawaii.com: Kauai
		Measuring 10 miles long, two miles wide and over 3,500 feet deep, Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific.
		Carved over thousands of years ago by rivers and floods flowing from the summit of 5,080-foot Mount Waialeale, this canyon is such a visual spectacle that Mark Twain dubbed it the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."
		Hugging the northwest coastline of Kauai is the Napali Coast, one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth.
	kauai.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/kauai (399 words)

	The Ravishing Radisson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The pristine sandy beaches are complemented by tranquil lagoons, cascading waterfalls and dramatic cliffs.
		Inland the majestic Mount Waialeale, its summit usually wreathed in mist, rises over 4,500ft above the Pacific.
		The streams and rivers that tumble down its slopes are home to a wealth of trees, flowering plants and exotic birdlife.
	www.faremax.com /vacations/usa/hawaii/kauai/radisson.aspx (822 words)

	USATODAY.com - Record-breaking rain in Hawaii finally clears (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Rita Meheula is evacuated from her home by firefighters, Kimo Acopan, left, and Victor Sherman, right, in Honolulu.
		Nearly 92 inches — or about 7 1/2 feet — of rain were recorded during March at Mount Waialeale, considered the rainiest spot on the planet.
		The previous record was about 90 inches in April 1971, according to the National Weather Service.
	www.usatoday.com /weather/climate/2006-04-02-hawaii_x.htm (451 words)

	A Daily Chronicle of Kauai's Hindu Monastery
		With the sugar cane company which owns the lands in this area closing down agricultural operations, the question looms as to who will take over the responsibility for the priceless irrigation systems currently in place on the Northwest side of Kapaa town.
		The irrigation system begins high in Mount Waialeale (fortunately the wettest place on Earth) and includes 51 miles of ditch, eleven miles of tunnels and numerous flumes and gates and several major reservoirs, all designed to irrigate some 30,000 acres of land.
		Local water users, including the Aadheenam, are investigating the possibility of taking responsibility for a portion of this system.
	www.himalayanacademy.com /taka/past/2000/December/December_05_2000 (1141 words)

	Hawaii tropical moist forests - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		From lush rain forests to bogs, a surprisingly diverse mixture of habitats makes up the Hawaii Tropical Moist Forests ecoregion.
		This diversity includes one of the world's wettest rain forest on Mount Waialeale, which averages 450 inches (11,400 mm) of rainfall per year.
		While we often associate Hawaii with beautiful rain forests, which occur on the mountaintops of the smaller islands and on the windward sides of the larger islands, the islands' moist forest regions are also home to wet shrublands and bogs in swampy areas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaii_tropical_moist_forests (244 words)

	math in geography at the math cats' attic
		The driest place in the world is Arica, Chile.
		Mount Waialeale, Hawaii is the wettest place in the world.
		Mount Everest, Nepal is the world's highest mountain.
	www.mathcats.com /attic/mathingeography.html (310 words)

	Will Squyres Helicopter Tours , Kauai - Reviews of Will Squyres Helicopter Tours - IgoUgo
		This tour company aims to not only visit the top tourist attractions, but also to show tourists parts of the island that are only known to locals.
		Common tour highlights include Waimea Canyon, Wailua Falls and Mount Waialeale (famous for getting the most rainfall of any place in the world.) The knowledgeable pilots know how to display Kauai's breathtaking natural beauty to the fullest.
		This is also the only way you'll be able to see the many waterfalls throughout the canyon and the wettest point in the USA, Mount Waialeale which gets up to 400 inches of rain per year.
	www.igougo.com /travelcontent/JournalEntryActivity.aspx?entryID=19457 (410 words)

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