Alofaaga Blowholes

The Alofaaga Blowholes, also known as the Taga Blowholes, are a natural feature located in the district of Palauli, south west of Salelologa wharf on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. The entrance to the blowholes is in the village of Taga.[1]

In this area, lava flows have created a series of tubes connecting a flat clifftop of lava rock with the ocean below. Waves breaking against the lower end of the lava tubes send water at high pressure up through the tubes, creating fountains that spray every few seconds.[2] As most of the land in Samoa is under customary ownership, the village charges a small admission for entry to view the blowholes. The area is unfenced and surrounded by wet, slippery rocks which can be dangerous. Falling into one of the blowholes would be almost certainly fatal. A track along the coast can be followed west to the ancient village of Fagaloa.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Alofaaga Blowholes". Samoa. Samoa Tourism Authority. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
  2. "The Taga Blow Holes". Samoan Sensation. Archived from the original on 10 November 2005. Retrieved 18 December 2005.

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