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The Hawaiian Archipelago comprises eight islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight high islands are considered the "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. The latter is by far the largest, and is very often called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle". The use of that alternative name is often motivated by a desire to avoid ambiguity with "Hawaii" meaning the entire state (all of the islands), as opposed to only that one island. All of the Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes arising from the sea floor from a magma source described in geological theory as a hotspot. The theory maintains that as the tectonic plate beneath much of the Pacific Ocean moves in a northwesterly direction, the hot spot remains stationary, slowly creating new volcanoes. This explains why only volcanoes on the southern half of the Big Island are presently active. The last volcanic eruption outside the Big Island happened at Haleakala (Haleakala) on Maui in the late 18th century (though recent research suggests that Haleakala's most recent eruptive activity could be hundreds of years older. The newest volcano to form is Loihi Seamount (Loihi), deep below the waters off the southern coast of the Big Island. The volcanic activity and subsequent erosion created impressive geological features. The Big Island is notable as the world's fifth highest island. If the height of the island is measured from its base, deep in the ocean, to its snow-clad peak on Mauna Kea, it can be considered one of the tallest mountains on the Earth. Because of the islands' volcanic formation, native life before human activity is said to have arrived by the "3 'W's": wind, waves, and wings. The isolation of the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and the wide range of environments to be found on high islands located in and near the tropic, has resulted in a vast array of endemic flora and fauna. Hawaii has more endangered species per square mile than anywhere else. Hawaii is one of the world's greatest tourist attractions.
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Notes on Hawaii on the Back of an Airline Boarding Pass | By David M.......
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:43:10 GMT
My article deals with a very recent Hawaii tourism experience and some additional thoughts.
Report says Hawaii gained 4,158 tech jobs, average salary: $63,623...
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:47:24 GMT
Hawaii gained 4,158 technology jobs between 2002 and 2007 and is expected to gain at least 3,000 more in the next five years, according to a report released this week.
Poor judgment a major issue for HTA
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:00 GMT
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has postponed a meeting on the fate of its chief executive.
$156M
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:00 GMT
A new report says that is how much isle hotels lost in year-over-year revenues from April to August, with $136 million of that loss coming from June to August STORY SUMMARY READ THE FULL STORY Hawaii hotels, ...
Hawaii hotels saw revenue drop of $136M this summer
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:03:07 GMT
Hawaii hotels saw revenue slump $136 million this summer and the forecast is for more of the same through the end of 2008.
Pack your coolers to save money on food
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT
Coolers aren't just for camping anymore. Increasingly, U.S. travelers are bringing coolers on road trips and to hotels and resorts so they can reduce restaurant spending.
'More Hawai'i for less' campaign under way
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT
As part of a $4.5 million marketing blitz, Hawai'i tourism officials this week will cross the country, meeting with magazines, newspapers, radio and TV reporters and editors as part of an intensified pitch ...
RSS Mashup
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:53:00 GMT
Be sure to visit the home of the Energy Retards - See how stupid they can be!
Unemployment insurance fund has enough, state says
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT
As Hawai'i's unemployment rate continues to rise, so is the amount of money being withdrawn from the state's unemployment insurance fund to pay for a growing number of weekly benefits.
Hawaii spared worst of crisis, for now
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:00:00 GMT
Construction on the Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Waikiki Beach Walk and other big projects in Honolulu continues.
Sealed with a kiss
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:19:38 GMT
Bridegrooms kiss their brides during the Rose Wedding ceremony held in Shanghai yesterday.
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Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:41:40 GMT
The Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau is launching a $4.5 million marketing campaign today to promote this year's reduced cost of vacationing in Hawai'i over last year's prices.
Somber outlook for Kaua'i economy
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:40:26 GMT
PO'IPU - The message was more of the same Wednesday night as 400 Kaua'i Chamber of Commerce members packed the Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort's ballroom to hear about the state of the local and national economies.
Council briefed on tourism slump
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:40:06 GMT
With visitor arrivals at their lowest since Hurricane 'Iniki, the Kaua'i Visitors Bureau is shifting its marketing strategy to target those who can travel, not those who want to travel.