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island, Hawaii, United States
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Also known as: Hawai‘i, the Big Island
Recent News
Jun. 8, 2023, 8:00 PM ET (AP)
As tourists flock to view volcano's latest eruption, Hawaii urges mindfulness, respect
Hawaii tourism officials are urging tourists to be respectful when flocking to a national park on the Big Island to get a glimpse of the latest eruption of Kilauea
Jun. 7, 2023, 10:31 PM ET (AP)
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause
Kilauea has resumed its activity with a spectacular display of lava fountains, safely away from people and structures in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The eruption has been ongoing since Wednesday, after a three-month pause.
May 29, 2023, 1:53 AM ET (AP)
Pay per wave: Native Hawaiians divided over artificial surf lagoon in the birthplace of surfing
A prominent Hawaiian waterman wants to build another Hawaii wave pool facility using the latest technology to simulate the ideal conditions top-notch surfers need to stay competitive
Hawaii, Hawaiian Hawai‘i, volcanic island, Hawaii, U.S. It lies southeast of Maui island and constitutes Hawaii county. Known as the Big Island, it is the southeasternmost and largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Its area of some 4,030 square miles (10,438 square km) continues to grow as Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano, continues to pour lava into the ocean. The island is formed by five volcanoes (Hualalai, Kilauea, Kohala, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa) that are connected by lava saddles (ridges) and is the youngest island geologically of the Hawaiian Islands. Mauna Loa (13,677 feet [4,169 metres]), located some 25 ...(100 of 489 words)