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.Harris, Ann G. and Esther Tuttle (2004). Geology of National Parks: Volume 2. Kendall Hunt. Page 609. .Faiivae, Alex Godinet (2018). Ole Manuō o Tala Tuu Ma Fisaga o Tala Ave. Amerika Samoa Humanities Council. Page 66. .Goldin, Meryl Rose (2002). Field Guide to the Samoan Archipelago: Fish, Wildlife, and Protected Areas. Bess Press. Page 284. .
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See also List of National Natural Landmarks in American Samoa
References
External links Vaiava Strait National Park Service