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The otherworldly landscape of Haleakalā Crater, painted in ash-gray, cinder-red, and golden hues. Once believed by ancient Hawaiians to be the realm where the demigod Maui snared the sun, this dormant volcano now stands as a stunning testament to the raw power and beauty of geological time. Shot from the summit rim, this panoramic view reveals a sprawling volcanic basin shaped by centuries of erosion and eruption.