Oahu

offshore dredging. In 2000 nearly 4 tonnes was removed in the beaches of Hawaii but concerns that more was illegally dredged closer to shore, increasing steepness of sea bed. (wave motion. 2005) Coastal Defences Hard engineering works at Oahu and Maui in particular and there are gas terminals as well to keep a lower rate of erosion. Promontory effect: As the coastline retreats on either side of these places it will create a slight headland, which will cause wave retraction and…

Almost 74 years ago to date, Pearl Harbor located in Oahu, Hawaii, was maliciously attacked by the Japanese empire. It was a terrifying tragedy that ultimately forced the United States into World War II, the second world-wide war in a 25 year period. The United States had made a good effort to stay neutral during World War II, though we clearly sided with the Allies. The United States wanted to remain having the option of selling and trading goods with any country. During World War I, the United…

Roosevelt delivered a speech, also known as the “Infamy Speech” to the American citizens, informing them that this happened while the US was in the midst of talks to keep peace. That same day, America entered into World War II. On the southern end of Oahu, Pearl Harbor held a 22,000 acre naval base. The majority quartered there because of growing apprehensions regarding an aggressive Japanese presence. A plan was developed to cripple the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor to allow time for Japan…

King Kamehameha I King Kamehameha I was a great warrior and a leader. I chose this topic because I would like to know more about the king and know more about what he did to the island and how he did it. King Kamehameha I was born in 1758, Kohala. The sign of his birth, kahuna (priests) claimed, would be a comet, called the Haley’s comet. He was a great warrior, diplomat and leader, united the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810 after years of conflict. In ancient Hawaii, legends…

Past VS Future: The Dakota Access Pipeline The Dakota Access is a pipeline that will carry 7.4 billion barrels of oil a day to be used from North Dakota to Illinois. The pipe will run under 22 bodies of water, and one of them is Lake Oahu in South Dakota. Lake Oahu is the main water source for the Standing Rock Reservation, and the Native Americans living there worry the pipe might pollute the lake and disrupt sacred burial grounds. The Dakota Access will provide us oil in places where we need…

damaged during this attack from Japan. Because of this, the U.S had no choice but to join the war. On December 8, 1941 Franklin asked congress to declare war on Japan. On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor, a U.S navy base near the Hawaiian island of Oahu, was attacked by the Japanese. One of the very few who knew about this plan was Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a Japanese leader. The Japanese had to keep it secret so that the U.S had no time to prepare. In the end, the Japanese thought that…

would to take an (ASVAB) test, that determines what kind of career best fits you and what job opportunities open up to you. Another step comprises of me going to Oahu, when the test is passed and take a physical test and some training to teach and show me a few things waiting for me at basic training. The skills learned in this program on Oahu should give me the necessities to prepare for basic and hopefully not leave applicants completely baffled on their first day of training.…

The sandy beaches, blue waters, dolphins, waterfalls and hospitable locals are some of the reasons why you should pack up and head to Hawaii. The little paradise has been hosting thousands of guests yearly. It is estimated that a total of 8 million tourists flock Hawaii annually for their vacation. The premier travel destination is packed with fun activities, beautiful sights, and delicious meals. It is said that the best way to learn the culture of a new place is by trying their foods. You are…

Do you think Tomi’s life was like a roller coaster after World War 2. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, all Japanese citizens in Hawaii were hated. This impacted Tomi and his family because they were Japanese. Many Japanese people were taken into camps because they were feared of another attack. Tomi’s life was like a roller coaster with many ups and downs because his grandpa came out of camp and something bad was Keet took all of the boat parts the Tomi was able to recover from…

Introduction Kapolei city is located on Oahu’s south shore, “about 25 miles (40 km) west of downtown Honolulu.” An area once of agricultural land cultivated with sugarcane and pineapple, Kapolei has now grown exponentially and developed “as an urban center, second to Honolulu” (Hawaii Travel Guide, 2015). According to the City & County of Honolulu (2007), Kapolei has a population of more than 101,000, with a projected increase of nearly 64% over the next two decades. Kapolei is identified as…