Hawaii
Is Hawaii’s Mauna Loa (the World’s Largest Active Volcano) at Risk of Erupting?
Introduction Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active volcano, and it is located in Hawaii. The volcano has been erupting for centuries, and scientists believe that it is at risk of erupting again in the near future. Overall, the information in these articles provides a valuable perspective on the dangers that Mauna Loa poses […]
Hurricane Douglas News 7-23-2020
Hurricane Douglas rapidly intensified into a major hurricane as it moves toward Hawaii (CNN) “The forecast track from the NHC has the storm approaching the islands on Sunday. The storm is forecast to continue to strengthen today but expected to start weakening by Friday.” Hurricane Douglas Rapidly Intensifies and Is Increasingly Likely to Sweep […]
Hurricanes Erick And Flossie: Projected Paths 7-30-19
Hurricanes Erick And Flossie Are On The Move: At this time, there is NO WARNING, NO ALERT for any hurricanes. But… be alert. Here are the 7-30-19 projected path updates – rain on the horizon? And from the Weather Channel (click for latest forecast). Hurricane Preparedness: Sure, you know about hurricane preparedness: cash, water, full gas/propane […]
Soon To Be – Hurricanes Erick And Flossie: Projected Paths
Erick And Flossie Are Hurricanes To Be: Another hurricane season, another couple of hurricanes on the horizon. At this time, there is NO WARNING, NO ALERT for any hurricanes. Erick and Flossie are just a tropical storm and a tropical depression, respectively. According to Accuweather, “Tropical Storm Erick is forecast to become the eastern Pacific […]
NOAA Central Pacific Prediction: Above-Normal 2019 Hurricane Season
NOAA Central Pacific (Hawaii) Prediction: Above-Normal 2019 Hurricane Season. How Much Is Hawaii At Risk? 2019 Central Pacific Hurricane Season: NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced there is a 70% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity during the central Pacific hurricane season this year. Click the map below for the latest NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane […]
US News & World Report: We’re number 1 – No. Maybe 5? OK, Number 10? Surely Number 20? Nope.
2019 US News & World Annual Report – Best States Rankings Measuring outcomes for citizens using more than 70 metrics (they clearly forgot to include Aloha) Surely Iowa, Kansas, New Jersey and both Dakota’s can’t be ranked higher than Hawaii – can they? Maybe it was something our volcano said? US News states, “The Best […]
Update 4-13-19 Whole Lotta Shaking Going On… It Was ‘Only’ A 5.3
4-13-19: 5.3 Earthquake Near Base of Hualalai… Discussed On This Page: Earthquake Data How local Hawaii news reported the earthquake When did Hualālai last erupt? Is Hualālai active? How was this earthquake different from the Kīlauea earthquakes? How many other big earthquakes have occurred this month, worldwide? How often do earthquakes happen in Hawaii? What […]
4-13-19 Whole Lotta Shaking Going On… It Was ‘Only’ A 5.3
Earthquake Essentially near the base of Hualalai… Earthquake Data: M 5.3 (was 5.2) – 14km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii (Near the top of Hualalai) – Depth:18.92 km (11.8 mi) 5:20 PM Saturday, Hawaii Standard Time (HST) – 2019-04-14 03:09:02 (UTC)19.741°N 155.785°W16.0 km depth Here is how local news reported the earthquake – click links to […]
Kona Plant Life At 700 Feet: Photos & Pictures – All Plants
Kona Plant Life At 700 Feet Flora Biodiversity: Located over 2,300 miles from the nearest continental shore, the Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated group of islands on the planet. The biodiversity of the native plants and animals that live in the Hawaiian islands is stunning, diverse and beautiful. On the northern and eastern sides of […]