September 2, 2026 — Panorama of Faleāsao harbor on Ta‘ū Island
Detailed Description
Panorama of Faleāsao village harbor on northwest Ta‘ū island, looking primarily north. This harbor is situated within a tuff cone that is thousands of years old, formed when hot magma interacted with either shallow groundwater or sea water. There are several tuff cones located within the northwest corner of Ta‘ū island. USGS photo by N. Deligne.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.