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Hawaii & Hurricanes: Be Aware and Be Prepared for the Storm
Hawaii & Hurricanes The following is a discussion about hurricanes and their potential impact on the Hawaiian Islands: what you need to understand, historical information, and geographical, meteorological, oceanographic factors, and more. While hurricanes do occasionally impact the Hawaiian Islands, such events are relatively rare compared to other regions in the Pacific. Below is an […]
Kona Plant Life At 700 Feet: Photos & Pictures
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 […]
Kona And The Pillars Of Pele? Record Rain in Hilo – No Rain in Kona. The Kona Rain Shadow Effect.
The Kona Rain Shadow: As we discuss why Kona gets so little rain, we will also talk about the hurricanes and tropical storms of 2018. Three Pele-grown mountains protect Kona when weather originates from the east (and sometimes to the south): Mauna Kea at 13,803 feet, Mauna Loa at 13,679 feet and Hualalai at 8,271 feet. […]
