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The Restless Earth
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The Restless Earth

We like to think of the Earth as stable and still, but volcanoes tell a different story. I’ve realised that I’ve visited three active volcanoes in my travels, and this post is a way of looking back at what each one revealed about the restless Earth. Standing on an active volcano, I’m reminded that the ground is constantly shifting, breathing, and remaking itself. There is a quiet sense that something is happening just out of sight below the surface, and that calm can always be broken by one of nature’s most violent events.

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Hawaii – Big Island, Volcanoes and Hurricanes
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Hawaii – Big Island, Volcanoes and Hurricanes

This blog post is all about Big Island. It’s official name is Hawaii, and the whole Hawaiian state and chain of islands that make up the state is named after it. It’s also the largest island and is 3 times the size of Oahu, but only has a population of around 200,000. All the other islands of Hawaii could fit into Big Island comfortably. Although not as exciting as Oahu which hosts the state’s capital, Honolulu, Hawaii offers more in terms of natural beauty and hot lava action. If you are interested in Oahu, you can find out more on my previous blog post. Continue reading “Hawaii – Big Island, Volcanoes and Hurricanes”