Blow Hole

The Blow Hole is a natural geyser-type formation on the east end of Oahu. I'm not sure what the exact geological terms are to describe it, but geyser seems to work. Basically, as the ocean waves crash into the rocks, the water is blown up into the air from a hole in the rock, much like a whale's blow hole, I guess. The images above show it pretty well, but I've seen bigger "squirts" before. Some crazy people try to climb over the retaining walls and kill themselves here. Not good.

Here is the view from Blow Hole. I think the area is called Sandy Beach which is popular for its surfing. In any case, it was pretty to look at.

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