Vaiava Strait (Samoan: ) is a narrow strait in
Vatia, American Samoa which separates the
Pola Island (Cock's Comb) from Polauta Ridge on adjacent
Tutuila Island. The strait is a good example of cliffs formed by the erosional forces of waves on volcanic rock. The lands surrounding the strait are held communally. A area surrounding the strait was designated a U.S.
National Natural Landmark in 1972. It is also a part of the
National Park of American Samoa.
Pola-Uta is connected to the village of
Vatia on
Tutuila Island. Pola Tai is a cliff that is an important nesting area for the (
brown booby) and (white tailored tropic bird). Hunting of brown boobies, known as the , was a tradition carried out by
Vatians in the past. Pola Tai includes Matalia Point, Cockscomb Point and Polauta Ridge.
[Goldin, Meryl Rose (2002). ''Field Guide to the Samoan Archipelago: Fish, Wildlife, and Protected Areas''. Bess Press. Page 284. .]
Gallery
Image:ETH-BIB-Friedlaender-Samoa,_Vatia,_Tutuila-Hs_0625a-0003-169.tif, Vaiʻava Strait, 1907
Image:Pola_Islands_Tutuila_NPS.jpg, Pola Island
Image:Line4393_-_Flickr_-_NOAA_Photo_Library.jpg, Eastern point of Vatia Bay
Image:Pola_Tai_view_from_Mount_Alava_Adventure_Trail.jpg, Polauta Ridge and Pola Island
See also
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List of National Natural Landmarks in American Samoa
References
External links
Vaiava StraitNational Park Service
National Natural Landmarks in American Samoa
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