Hawaiian Islands are volcanic

The Formation of the Hawaiian Islands The Formation of the Hawaiian Islands [ HCV Home ][Formation of the Islands][ Active Hawaiian Volcanoes ][ General Info ]    The Hawaiian Islands are volcanic in origin. Each island ismade up of at least one primary volcano, although many islandsare composites of more than one. The Big Island, for instance,is constructed of 5 major volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea,Hualalai and Kohala. Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano onEarth. Kilauea is presently one of the most productive volcanoeson Earth (in terms of how much lava it erupts each year). The primary volcanoes on eachof the islands are known as a shield volcanoes, which are gently sloping mountains produced from a large number of generally very fluid lava flows.    Hawaiian volcanoes primarily erupt a type of rock known as basalt. When molten, basalt produces liquids of relatively high fluidity, compared to volcanoesthat erupt more silica rich magma types such as andesite, dacite or rhyolite. The fluidity of molten basalt favors the formation of lava flows,which is why the Hawaiian volcanoes generally have gentle sloping sides. Bycontrast, lavas with higher silica content are more viscous and commonly produce either thicker, shorter lava flows, thick blocky deposits and/orthick beds of ash that fall from the sky following explosive eruptions.These other types of volcanoes (common outside of Hawaii) are typically steepersided.    The Hawaiian volcanoes were produced by the Hawaiian hot spot, which is presently under the Big Island of Hawaii.The image below shows the islands of the Hawaiian chainand the intervening shallows, banks and reefs along a line from southeastto northwest. Note that the islands of Lanai and Kahoolawe are not shownbecause they would "overlap" with Molokai and Maui, respectively( see the map of the Islands on the Hawaiian Volcanoes page )In general, when you move along the island chain from southeast (Hawaii) to northwest, (Kure), the volcanoes become older and older.     The aging of the islands with distance from the current hot spotis demonstrated in the diagram below, where distance along thechain is approximated as distance away from Kilauea volcano (theyoungest above-sea-level Hawaiian volcano). In fact, even beyond Kurethe Hawaiian chain continues as a series of now-submergedformer islands known collectively as the Emperorseamounts. The two primary volcanoes that make up Oahu (where Honolulu is) have not erupted for well over a million years!    The age trend of the volcanoes is thought to be due tothe way in which the islands are built on the moving sea floor of the NorthPacific Ocean: the Pacific Ocean is mostly floored by a single tectonic plate(known as the "Pacific Plate")that is moving over the layer in the Earth known as the Asthenosphere.This movement takes it to the northwest compared to the layers below itat a rate of 5 to 10 cm/yr (the rate depends on where you are on it). As theplate moves over a fixed spot deeper in the Earth where magma (moltenlava) forms, a new volcano can punch through this plate and createan island. The Hawaiian Islands are believed to be formed from onesuch 'hot spot'. As the plate moves away, the volcano stops eruptingand a new one is formed in its place. With time, the volcanoes keepdrifting westward and getting older relative to the one active volcanothat is over the hot spot. As they age, the crust upon which they sitcools and subsides. This, combined with erosion of the islands onceactive volcanism stops, leads to a shrinking of the islands with ageand their eventual submergence below the ocean surface.    Importantly, the time over which various active volcanoes on the islandsremain active is long (hunders of thousands of years) so that significantoverlap in ages occur on neighboring islands. For instance although Haleakala volcano on Mauiis a great distance away from the presently erupting Kilauea, Haleakalalast erupted only about 200 years ago. Currently there are 3 Hawai'ian volcanoes that we can easily classify as active: Kilauea, actively erupting since 1983 Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984 and is building for a new eruption inthe next few years Loihi, which erupted in 1996   All three of these active Hawaiian volcanoes sharethe Hawaiian hot spot, but retain unique volcanic histories and compositions.You can view a schematic representationof the geometry of this situation HERE The most likely Dormant volcanoes are: Hualalai, which last erupted in 1801 Haleakala, which last erupted in about 1790 Mauna Kea, which last erupted about 4,000 years ago.    Here is some additional general age information from USGS Professional Paper 1350 , Chapter 1 by Clague and Dalrymple, pages 5-54 (1987). Data from that source has been augmented by data and information in Garcia et al. Lithos , vol 20, pages 323-336 (1987) and Clague (1996) in The Origin and Evolution of Pacific Island biotas, New Guniea to Eastern Polynesia, patterns and processes (Keast and Miller, editors), pages 35-50. Ages of some of the Hawaiian Islands and outer seamounts Volcano Number (see note at table bottom) Volcano Name Distance from Kilauea along trend of chain (km) Best K-Ar age (Ma) Data Source (tabulated below) 1 Kilauea 0 0-0.4 -- 3 Mauna Kea 54 0.375 + 0.05 1 5 Kohala 100 0.43 + 0.02 2 6 Haleakala 182 0.75 + 0.04 3 7 Kahoolawe 185 > 1.03 + 0.18 3 8 West Maui 221 1.32 + 0.04 4 9 Lanai 226 1.28 + 0.04 5 10 East Molokai 256 1.76 + 0.04 3 11 West Molokai 280 1.90 + 0.06 3 12 Koolau 339 2.6 + 0.1 4,6 13 Waianae 374 3.7 + 0.1 6 14 Kauai 519 5.1 + 0.20 7 15 Niihau 565 4.89 + 0.11 8 15A Kaula 600 4.0 + 0.2 21 17 Nihoa 780 7.2 + 0.3 9 20 Unnamed 913 9.2 + 0.8 20 930 9.6 + 0.8 22 23 Necker 1,058 10.3 + 0.4 9 26 La Perouse Pinnacles 1,209 12.0 + 0.4 9 27 Brooks Bank 1,256 13.0 + 0.6 20 1,330 13.0 + 0.6 22 30 Gardner Pinnacles 1,435 12.3 + 1.0 20 1,460 12.3 + 1.0 22 36 Laysan 1,818 19.9 + 0.3 10 37 Northampton Bank 1,841 26.6 + 2.7 10 50 Pearl and Hermes Reef 2,281 20.6 + 2.7 11 52 Midway 2,432 27.7 + 0.6 12 57 Unnamed 2,600 28.0 + 0.4 11 63 Unnamed 2,825 27.4 + 0.5 11 65 Colohan 3,128 38.6 + 0.3 13 65A Abbott 3,280 38.7 + 0.9 13 67 Daikakuji 3,493 42.4 + 2.3 14 69 Yuryaku 3,520 43.4 + 1.6 11 72 Kimmei 3,668 39.9 + 1.2 14 74 Koko (southern) 3,758 48.1 + 0.8 14,15 81 Ojin 4,102 55.2 + 0.7 16 83 Jingu 4,175 55.4 + 0.9 17 86 Nintoku 4,452 56.2 + 0.6 16 90 Suiko (southern) 4,794 59.6 + 0.6 18,19 91 Suiko (central) 4,860 64.7 + 1.1 16 Data Sources: 1. Porter and others (1977) 12. Dalrymple and others (1977) 2. McDougall and Swanson (1972) 13. Duncan and Clague (1984) 3. Naughton and others (1980) 14. Dalrymple and Clague (1976) 4. Mcdougall (1964) 15. Clague and Dalrymple (1973) 5. Bonhommet and others (1977) 16. Dalrymple and others (1980a) 6. Doel and Dalrymple (1973) 17. Dalrymple and Garcia (1980) 7. McDougall (1979) 18. Saito and Ozima (1975) 8. G.B. Dalrymple (unpub. Data, 1982) 19. Saito and Ozima (1977) 9. Dalrymple and others (1974) 20. Garcia and others (1986b) 10. Dalrymple and others (1981) 21.Garcia and others (1986a) 11. Clague and others (1975) 22. Garcia and Others (1987) Other Notes: "Volcano Number" refers to the number in sequence along the HawaiianChain. Loihi, the youngest expression of the Hawaiian hot spot isnumber 0, Kilauea is number 1, etc.. Note that not all volcanoesare listed in the table (e.g., number 2 = Mauna Loa and number 4 =Hualalai); also note that further up the chain, the numbering schemebecomes more subjective. HCV Home Hawaiian Volcanoes Loihi Kilauea Mauna Loa Hualalai This page created and maintained by Ken Rubin ©, krubin@soest.hawaii.edu Other credits for this web site. Last page update on 4 Apr 2005

Waikiki Beach Hotels --

Waikiki Beach Hotels -- family friendly  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Hawaii Resorts > Waikiki Beach Hotels -- family friendly Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break Beach Vacations Ten Latest Family Travel Deals All-inclusive and other Family Resorts Topics Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide Activity Kits Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids click for more images Colorful room at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. Stay up to date! click for more images Colorful room at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel. Email to a friend Print this page More Waikiki Beach: Waikiki Beach - introduction Waikiki Beach - photo tour Top 10 Things to do on Oahu Most Popular Family Vacation Spots The Atlantis Resort Family Vacation ideas byRegion Family Resorts Ten Family Travel Deals What's Hot Ice Hotel Deals -FDR and Pebbles Wisconsin Dells discounts Caribbean Islands Tower of London - photos Related Topics Florida for Visitors New England for Visitors Theme Parks Hotels / Resorts / Inns Parenting of K-6 Children Waikiki Beach Hotels From Teresa Plowright , Your Guide to Travel with Kids . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! If you've seen Lilo and Stitch , you know that "Ohana" (family) is big-time important in Hawaii. So it's not surprising that Waikiki Beach is a family-friendly zone. Below are several Waikiki Beach properties that welcome families. Generally kids up to age 18 stay free in parents' rooms. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower location: on Kalakaua Avenue, just across from the Kuhio area of Waikiki Beach. Aston has 33 properties in Hawaii. feature for families : spacious 1 and 2-bedroom suites; sheltered beach a few steps away; and... ASTONishing Kids promotion - Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free: kids 12 and under receive free activities, meals, and merchandise when accompanied by a paying adult. Free admission to attractions such as Atlantis Submarines and Honolulu Zoo; free meals at a variety of restaurants; free gift items. find out more : at the Aston Hotels and Resorts web site Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel location: on Kalakaua Avenue, a block east of the Aston Waikiki Beach Tower (above), and across the street from Waikiki Beach feature for families : rooms with two double beds --photo above; ASTONishing Kids program, see above; Breakfast on the Beach, a cool service, free for guests. Take your souvenir lunch pack to the pool deck, stuff it with breakfast goodies, eat on the patio or take a lounge chair to the beach. find out more : at the Aston Hotels and Resorts site Outrigger Hotels location: the Outrigger Reef is right on Waikiki Beach feature for families : catamaran outings depart from the shore; no need to cross a road to reach the beach; Aloha Friday events with crafts, hula kids program: activities in the lobby such as lei-making, at a minimal cost; Cowabunga Kids Club, ages 5 to 13 find out more : at the Outrigger site Note that Outrigger has a sister family of resorts called Ohana (which means family): both brands are family-friendly; the Ohana hotels have a lower price point and are not beach-side. Hilton Hawaiian Village l ocation: on Waikiki Beach feature for families : 22 tropical acres to explore, with waterfalls, birds; huge two-tiered pool; protected lagoon for swimming tots; on-site Bishop Museum at Kalia (Hawaiian culture and history) ; 5 pools; Friday night fireworks kids program find out more : at the Hilton Hawaiian Resorts site Pacific Beach Hotel location: on Kalakaua Avenue, across from Waikiki Beach feature for families : 280,000 gallon indoor oceanarium kids program- for ages 5-12 find out more : at About.com's Saltwater Aquarium site ; or the Pacific Beach Hotel site See 1Vacation.com for a list of Waikiki hotels that have kids programs. Continue to: Waikiki Beach - introduction Waikiki Beach - photo tours Top Ten Things to do in Oahu   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Ice Hotel Deals -FDR and Pebbles Wisconsin Dells discounts Caribbean Islands Tower of London - photos

Hawaiian Wedding

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa | Hawaii Wedding Requirements | Stargroups Meetings and Functions Technology Weddings Wedding Locations Wedding Packages Ala Carte Wedding Options Romance/Honeymoon Room Package Hawaii Wedding Requirements Check in Check out Room(s) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adult(s) 1 2 3 4 Hawaii Wedding Requirements LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: STATE OF HAWAII 1. Both Male and Female must be 18 years of age and single. 2. Valid Photo Identification is required for both bride and groom. (Driver's License is adequate identification or Passport for non-US citizens). Must obtain a marriage license from the State of Hawaii.  There are several Marriage License Agents on the Big Island whom can issue your license.  Please note that most of them are not open on weekends or state and local holidays.   We will be happy to make your appointment for you. Office of the Governor, Kailua-Kona Branch Located 10 minutes South of Kona Airport PH#: (808) 327-4953 Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Kona Village Resort   10 minutes North of Kona Airport PH#: (808) 325-5555 To obtain your license application, please call the Hawaii County Department of Health at (808) 974-6008 and request a “Marriage License Packet”. Or, you may log on to: http://www.hawaii.gov/doh/records/vr_marri.html for license application and information. Some Important Notes • Both parties need to be present when applying for the license. • For those who are re-marrying, there are no legal documents required, however some Agents request divorce documentation be available at the time of licensing.  You will be asked the exact date of the divorce decree and the state/county it was issued from. • Cost of the license is $60.00 (subject to change) and must be paid in cash. • The marriage license is issued at the time of application.  The license must be utilized within thirty (30) days of the date of issue. • Name of the officiant will be required at time of licensing.The license must be signed by a state licensed Officiate at the time of the wedding  ceremony.  You must bring the license to the ceremony. Select a Property ------------------------------ Starwood Worldwide Starwood Preferred Guest ------------------------------ Starwood Hawaii ------------------------------ Sheraton Hawaii ------------------------------ Sheratons in Waikiki Sheraton Waikiki Sheraton Moana Surfrider Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Sheraton Kauai Resort Sheraton Maui Resort The Royal Hawaiian Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa ------------------------------ The Luxury Collection Hawaii ------------------------------ Princeville Resort ------------------------------ The W Hotel Honolulu ------------------------------ The Westin Maui Resort & Spa The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas

Honolulu Chapter 21 (3MB

Revised Ordinances of Honolulu, City and County of Honolulu Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Database description Disclaimer Search: RECENTLY ENACTED ORDINANCES Tables of Contents Chapter 1 General Provisions Chapter 2 Executive Agencies..Additional Powers,Duties and Functions Chapter 3 Additional Boards, Commissions andCommittees Chapter 4 Additional Powers and Duties of Counciland Legislative Agencies Chapter 5 Salaries of Elected Officials, Non-CivilService Officers and Employment and Bonding Requirements Chapter 6 Revolving Special Funds, Housing MortgageLoans and Fees Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl Chapter 8 Real Property Tax (Articles 5-9 , 10 , 11-16 ) Chapter 9 Collection and Disposal of Refuse Chapter 10 Rules, Regulations, Charges and Fees forPublic Parks and Recreation Facilities Chapter 10A Botanical Gardens Chapter 11 Child Care Chapter 12 Regulations of Common Carriers and TheirFees Chapter 13 Public Transit Chapter 14 Public Works InfrastructureRequirements Including Fees and Services (Articles 10-19 , 20-Appendix ) Chapter 15 Traffic Code (Articles 10-20 , 21-27 ) Chapter 16 Building Code (Article 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ) Chapter 17 Electrical Code Chapter 18 Fees and Permits for Building,Electrical, Plumbing and Sidewalk Codes Chapter 19 Plumbing Code Chapter 20 Fire Code of the City and County ofHonolulu Chapter 21 (3MB PDF) Land Use Ordinance, Exhibits and Article 10 (2.68 MB PDF) (Appendix A , B , C , D , E , F-Kakaako Special Design District , G , H , I ; Index ) Chapter 22 Subdivision of Land Chapter 23 Shoreline Setbacks Chapter 24 Development Plans (Ordinance provisions: Central Oahu ; East Honolulu ; Ewa ; Ko'olau Loa ; Ko'olaupoko ; North Shore ; Primary Urban Center ; Northwestern Hawaiian Islands ; Waianae ) (Plan documents: Central Oahu ; East Honolulu ; Ewa ; Ko'olau Loa ; Ko'olaupoko ; North Shore ; Primary Urban Center ; Waianae ) Chapter 25 Special Management Area Chapter 26 State Land Use Classification Chapter 27 Housing Code Chapter 28 Lease and Rental of City Real Property,Including Fees Chapter 29 Streets, Sidewalks, Malls and OtherPublic Places Chapter 30 Water Management Chapter 31 Community Economic Development Chapter 32 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Articles 4-7 , 8-14 ) Chapter 33 Development Agreements Chapter 33A Impact Fees for Traffic and Roadway Improvements in Ewa Chapter 34 Community Facilities Districts Chapter 35 Incentives for Businesses to Create NewJobs Chapter 36 Special Improvement Districts Chapter 37 Real Property Transactions Involving theCity and County of Honolulu ( Chapter 38 Residential Condominium, Cooperative Housing and Residential Planned Development Leasehold Conversion. Repealed by Ordinance 05-001) Chapter 38 (Reserved) Chapter 39 Maximum Annual Renegotiated Lease Rent Chapter 40 Prohibited Activities in the City Chapter 41 Regulated Activities Within theCity (Articles 26-42 ) GENERAL APPENDIX INDEX TABLES Ordinance List and Disposition Table Current Table of Sections Affected Previous Table of Sections Affected + Adobe Acrobat Portable DocumentFormat (PDF) requires the Acrobat Reader file viewer from Adobe Systems,Incorporated.

Hawaii Volcanoes Photo Gallery

Hawaii Volcano Photo Gallery Pu`u `O`o - Kupaianaha Eruption of Kilauea fumes billowing from two prominent collapse pits  You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Hawaii Volcanoes Photo Gallery Pu`u `O`o -Kupaianaha Eruption of Kilauea Volcano - January 5, 1995 Photograph by C. Heliker, USGS photo and caption credit U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Fume billowsfrom two prominent collapse pits on the west flank of Pu`u `O`o. The upper pit,the "Great Pit," eventually engulfed the entire slope of the cone; thelower pit overlies the episode 51 vents. The pit at the bottom of the photographis the inactive lava pond into which lava poured from the episode 51 and 52vents. priorphoto next photo Return to Hawaii Volcanoes Photo Gallery Index Return to Hawaii Photo Gallery Index Return to Hawaii for Visitors Home Page Recent Discussions My Favorite Restaurants are.... Hawaii Celebrities in the News Restaurants Subscribe to the Newsletter Name Email From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Advertisement Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Headlines Plumeria Photos from Hawaii Plumeria is the most common flower that you'll find in... You Won't See This Sign at Home! This certainly isn't a sign that you've ever seen near... Atlantis Submarine Tour Maui Since I had just experienced the Atlantis Submarine Tour on... Maui Swap Meet Photos Held every Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to noon is the...