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Introduction: The Hawaiian Islands, a popular tourist location due to the inexpensive plane fare from the West Coast, are a convenient vacation get away. When I traveled to the Big Island of Hawaii for a month trip during summer break in July 2013, with my parents, I was able to explore many of Mauna Loa and Kilauea’s volcanic activity, history, and land formations. I also was able to walk out to the lava flowing into the ocean, viewing first hand, that the Big Island is continually expanding.…

Known for its cascading waterfalls, visitors to Kauai can enjoy a thrilling kayaking trip down the Wailua River. Fishponds can be found on the island that have existed for 1,000 years. Meanwhile, shoppers can explore the quaint towns of Old Kolia Town and Hanapepe. Overview Kauai is the fourth-largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. Nicknamed the Garden Isle, it is filled with jagged cliff faces, steep mountains and verdant valleys. Over the centuries, tropical rain forests have taken over…

Working full time is not an easy task and to alleviate such stress most people find it most relaxing to go on vacation. Where would you go? Well I recommend either the Islands of Hawaii or Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Both places are rather close to California and are renowned for their specialties in the region, such as temperature, geography, activities and food. Are you looking for a frosty cold vacation or a tropical island feeling? Well, Lake Tahoe goes through all 4 seasons-whereas Hawaii…

Negative Impacts of Tourism on the Big Island Hawai’i Island, Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island, is the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. The Big Island’s population was estimated to be 196,428 in 2015 (Census 2015). The number of tourists per year far exceeds the number of residents. In 2014, the number of tourists that visited the Big Island reached 1,445,939 (Big Island Now). With record setting highs in visitor numbers, the island must keep up with the continual demand for…

Volcanoes Volcanoes are magnificent yet dangerous structures created by the forces of nature when Earth’s tectonic plates diverge and collide against each other letting the Earth vent out pent up gases, magma, rock, and ash. There are three types of volcanoes called Shield, Stratovolcanoes, and Cinder cones. Volcanoes are further labeled as active, dormant, or extinct depending on recent activity. The magma underneath the Earth’s mantle is responsible for the explosion and creation of volcanoes…

Many people around the world have no idea what is happening to the native ecosystem in Hawaii, most people would just assume that it is perfectly intact and will last forever. Yes, the ecosystem will last a very long time, but unless we do something about it, it will be in dire straights not long from today. This paper will discuss the history of this growing problem, the effect is has on, not only people in Hawaii but people worldwide, and what can be done to help solve this terrible…

Extraordinary Careers in Extraordinary Times-- The Volcanologist Volcanologists are scientists who partake in the study and analysis of volcanoes, in order to help us be more aware of their threat and to gain more information about them. They do this by collecting samples from volcanoes, using chemical dating technology, and observing data about the volcano. However, in a couple years, due to the rapid growth and development of artificial intelligence, this occupation may be changed in…