Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hawaii. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The largest island in Hawaii, Serve Sensation Volcanic Earthquake

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This island is the largest island in the Hawaiian Islands. These volcanic islands located in the north Pacific Ocean, an area of ​​10,430 square kilometers.

The island is formed of five slabs volcano, some of which are still active. Even 35 miles southeast of the island there is an underwater volcano known as Loihi. With a situation like this, earthquakes are common, occurring in the island.

Big Island also has calm waters are home to manta rays, big stingray body width can reach six meters. You will be taken by the dive guide shortly after sunset, then dive to a depth of 10 meters. Armed with a flashlight, you will witness firsthand how big the fish is approached.

In Travel + Leisure awards, the Big Island was ranked eighth with a score of 87.95.

Kauai, Hawaii

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Kaua'i is the oldest island in Hawaii and the fourth largest in Hawaii, with an area of ​​1446 square kilometers. The island is formed from a volcano, the highest peak is Mount Kawaikini reaches 1598 meters.

The beauty of the island of Kauai immortalized in a movie, starring veteran actor George Clooney. The film, The Descendants, took place at St. Regis Resort, Kauai, Hawaii. Nan stunning five-star hotel is located on the north coast of Kauai, overlooking Tanjung Hanalei.

Kauai island, even in the tropical Hawaiian Islands, it is the wettest place on Earth, with an average rainfall is 460 inches (11.700mm) per year. High annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the mountains, carve a cliff with a beautiful waterfall.

Kauai Island is ranked seventh in Travel + Leisure award as the best island in the world, with the acquisition of a score of 89.09.