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HONOLULU – Hawaii boasts about 750 miles of coastline, from pounding shore breaks to dramatic lava rock cliffs and of course, the gentle, picturesque beaches of Waikiki (usually gentle, at least ...
A homeowner whose house is falling into the ocean on Oahu’s North Shore is being sued by the state of Hawaii. Earlier this week, amid a high ocean swell, the home on Ke Nui Road by Sunset Beach ...
From 2013 to 2022 there were 792 fatal ocean drownings in Hawaii.* >> Of the total, 54% were visitors, 46% residents. >> The highest number, 93, occurred pre-pandemic, in 2019.
The combined factors mean some parts of Hawaii will flood sooner than expected. “Our findings highlight that subsidence is a major, yet often overlooked, factor in assessments of future flood ...
O'AHU, Hawaii (WKRC) - A new study found that the islands of Hawaii are sinking into the ocean much faster than anticipated which could lead to increased flood risk and some areas disappearing ...
With the average ocean surface temperature hitting 70 degrees, the rising heat is speeding up coral deaths. It used to take years to kill a reef. Now, it can take weeks — sometimes days.
Hawaii rose from the ocean, born of ancient volcanic fire. But now, in a twist few expected, it’s sinking back down. A new study from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has revealed that ...