Moso's Footprint, Rock formation on Savai'i Island, Samoa
Moso's Footprint is a rock formation on Savai'i Island featuring a natural depression carved into the basalt surface. The roughly two-meter indentation was created by tree roots penetrating the stone, which became exposed through natural weathering over time.
The depression formed through natural processes as tree roots pushed into the basalt surface before a cyclone uprooted the tree and exposed the mark. The formation demonstrates how slow geological forces can reshape stone over extended periods.
Local tradition connects the depression to a giant named Moso, who supposedly left his footprint here while walking toward Fiji across the ocean. The story remains part of how people in this region understand their connection to neighboring islands.
The rock sits in a small shelter building next to the main road on Savai'i's northwestern coast. Visitors can easily locate and access it, with nearby facilities and other attractions in the same area.
A matching left footprint supposedly exists on Viti Levu island in Fiji, forming the pair to this right footprint. This trans-island connection preserves an ancient relationship that remains part of regional knowledge and storytelling.
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