Hawaii

Hawaii does not have traditional rivers or lakes due to its volcanic origin. The main mountains in Hawaii are Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Haleakalā, and Hualālai. These mountains are all of volcanic origin and dominate the landscape of the islands.

Honolulu covers an area of approximately 68.4 square miles.

Yes, since California observes Daylight Saving Time and Hawaii does not, when California "springs forward" they are an extra hour ahead of Hawaii. The difference is three hours from March to November and two hours from November to March.

7 AM HAST (in Hawaii) =
9 AM PST (in Calif. Nov-Mar) =
10 AM PDT (in Calif. Mar-Nov)

My guess is 17 hours if you don't: stop, get eaten by a shark, get swept away by an ocean current, tipped over by a huge wave, or veer off path into the middle of the pacific. But I have never kayaked in the ocean. This is just an estimate based off of the time I was told it takes to get from Oahu to Moloka'i (5 hours).

There are 137 islands in the Hawaiian chain, but only seven are considered the main islands. These main islands are Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (the Big Island), Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, and Niihau.

During an ice age, Hawaii may experience cooler temperatures and potentially increased precipitation due to changes in global climate patterns. Sea levels may also drop, impacting coastal areas of the islands. However, Hawaii's isolation and unique geography may offer some protection from the more extreme effects seen in continental regions during an ice age.

The formation of the Hawaiian Islands is associated with a hotspot boundary. A hotspot is a location where magma rises to the surface through the mantle, creating a volcanic island chain, like the Hawaiian Islands.

Some beaches in Hawaii that are considered less favorable include Hanauma Bay due to overcrowding and environmental damage, Magic Island for its artificial feel and lack of true beach vibes, and Kuhio Beach for its higher levels of pollution compared to other beaches in Hawaii.

Islands or lands formed by underwater volcanoes that erupt and dry to form these islands.

The Official State Flower is the Hawaiian hibiscus.

Kilauea is the best-known and most active of the Hawaiian volcanoes.

Hawaii has five counties: Hawaii County, Honolulu County, Kalawao County, Kauai County, and Maui County. Each county is made up of multiple islands, with the island of Hawaii being its own county, commonly known as the Big Island.

Mauna Loa's summit temperatures range from -5 to 12°C (23 to 54°F), while its upper slopes can reach up to 28°C (82°F). However, its lava can be much hotter, reaching temperatures of around 1,170°C (2,138°F) during eruptions.

The warm water around Hawaii is primarily due to the region's location within the Pacific Ocean, where ocean currents and solar radiation contribute to elevated sea surface temperatures. Additionally, Hawaii's tropical climate and proximity to the equator play a role in maintaining the warm ocean temperatures.

Daylight Saving Time (United States) began Sunday, March 11, 2012, 2:00am, and ends Sunday, November 4, 2012, 2:00am.Except Arizona and Hawaii. Move your clocks ahead 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in fall ("Spring forward, fall back") .

There is A LOT to do in Honolulu. The tourist district, Waikiki is the premier destination for shopping, a day at the beach, and more. Another place you could go for ocean fun is the famous surfing town of Haleiwa. If you are looking for something other than white sand and blue oceans you might want to hike Diamond Head, visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Site, or even go to one of the nightclubs in downtown Honolulu. Whatever you're up for, there is lots and lots to do. Go to http://www.gohawaii.com

No, Hawaii is not in the top ten of mineral production in the United States. The state's mineral production is minimal compared to other states known for mining activities.

Hawaii is a state of the United States and does not have a Prime Minister. It is governed by a Governor. Formerly, Hawaii was an independent monarchy with a monarch as its head of state until it was overthrown in 1893.

Hawaii is home to two national parks: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, which features two active volcanoes, and Haleakalā National Park on Maui, known for its volcanic landscapes and unique biodiversity.

Yes, the Hawaiian volcanoes get older as you move northwest along the island chain. The volcanoes are formed by the movement of the Pacific tectonic plate over a hotspot within the Earth's mantle, with the older volcanoes eroding and sinking beneath the ocean as new ones form in a continuous process.

There are eight main islands in Hawaii. Among the eight, Honolulu has the highest number in population, while Oahu is the capital of Hawaii. The 8 main islands of Hawaii are Hawaiʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lanaʻi, Oʻahu, Niʻihau, Kahoʻolawe, Kauaʻi.

Yes, Hawaii has sand. The beaches in Hawaii are famous for their beautiful white, black, green, and red sand beaches, formed by volcanic activity and erosion over time.

While you are surfing in Hilo, look up at Mauna Kea. At almost 14,000 feet, it is the highest point in Hawaii, and the coldest- Temperatures of 12 degrees F have been recorded there. It snows enough to ski.

The Lo'ihi Seamount is 22 miles off the southeast coast of the Big Island and has been actively growing for 400,000 years and should become an island in between 10,000 and 100,000 years.

Hawaii is located in the Pacific Ocean and is considered a part of the Polynesian region. It is the only U.S. state composed entirely of islands and is located in the central Pacific, southwest of the contiguous United States.