Chapter 18: Hawaii

The textbook defines Hawaii as a string of islands and reefs 2050 miles long in the mid-Pacific beginning in the east with the big island of Hawaii and ending almost at the International Date Line beyond Midway Island with a small speck in the ocean called Kure Atoll.

A beautiful Sunset on the Big Island.

Hawaii and Washington D.C. could not be more different. Hawaii is a lush, tropical island with pristine beaches and near perfect weather in the Pacific Ocean. Washington D.C. is near the Atlantic Ocean, located somewhat inland, and experiences very hot summers and very cold winters. The lifestyle in Hawaii is calm and laid back, while people in D.C. are rushed, busy, and stressed. The two are physically far apart as well-4835 miles to be exact.

Washington D.C. and....

Hawaii. Very different yes?

An eruption from Kilauea volcano.

Additionally, very much unlike D.C., Hawaii has several active massive volcanoes. The volcanic activity that created the islands continues there today. Several Islands on the Big Island Remain active. Mauna Loa spouts lava about once every 4 years, and Kilauea is active only about once every 7 years.




Information from Textbook and Hawaii Wikipedia page.