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A collapsed skylight provides easy access to two of the tube's entrances which became a tourist attraction. Some parts of the tube are located under private property, and so are some of the entrances.
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Towards understanding the structure of Kaumana Cave, Hawaii
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View upflow in Kaumana Cave towards the main entrance
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Hawaii County, Hawaii
19°41′12.5838″N 155°7′50.8152″W / 19.686828833°N 155.130782000°W / 19.686828833; -155.130782000

lava tube
Mauna Loa
cave
Hawaiʻi
Hilo
List of longest caves in the United States
Towards understanding the structure of Kaumana Cave, Hawaii
World's Longest Lava Tubes
citation
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A Full Description of the Kaumana Caves in Hawaii - USA Today
Kaumana Caves in Hilo
Kaumana Cave on ShowCaves
Raw Sewage And Solid Waste Dumps In Lava Tube Caves of Hawaii Island
Tourist Caves of Hawaiʻi Island
Kaumana Cave on RopeWiki
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Subterranea
Alcove
Ant colony
Aquifer
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Communal burrow

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