Fogamaʻa Crater
Fogamaʻa Crater, also known as Fogāmaʻa, is a large, bowl‑shaped valley on Tutuila Island in American Samoa. It sits just north of Larsen Bay and south of Logotala Hill and is also called Hidden Beach or Larsen’s Cove.
The site covers 485 acres (196 hectares) and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972. It is both scenic and geologically important because it shows the most recent volcanic activity in American Samoa and is one of the few places where this latest eruption can be seen.
The crater lies inland from Larsen Bay, which contains two small coves: Fagalua and Fogamaʻa. Fogamaʻa Cove is a quiet beach on the inner edge of Larsen Bay, and the area hosts extensive seabird breeding grounds.
Fogamaʻa Crater National Natural Landmark is located next to Fagatele Bay and includes Steps Point, the southernmost point of the island.
Nearby Vaitogi used to be located in the Fogamaʻa area, where farming and hunting were common. By the late 19th century, many families moved to be closer to other villages, though people from Vaitogi still visit Fogamaʻa for the beach and bay.
Coordinates: 14°21′25″S 170°45′11″W (approximately 14.357°S, 170.753°W).
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 19:55 (CET).