Maui The Island of

Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii Elevation: 1,476 feet (450 m) - Kahoolawe 10,023 feet (3,055 m) - Maui The Island of Maui is made of two volcanoes: West Maui and East Maui.Most of the West Maui shield (20.9N, 156.6W) formed between 2-1.3 millionyears ago. A central caldera has been identified roughly in the area ofthe present-day Iao Valley. Alkalic basalts capped the volcano about 1.2million years ago. Four small eruptions occurred during the rejuvenatedstage on West Maui, probably about 1 million years ago. The volcano isdeeply dissected by numerous valleys. West Maui has not erupted inhistoric time and is considered to be extinct . East Maui Volcano, often also (but incorrectly) called Haleakala, is the easternmost of the twoshield volcanoes that make the Island of Maui. East Maui Volcano (20.7N, 156.2W)is the third largest Hawaiian shield volcano. Three rift zones can beclearly seen in the above Space Shuttle photograph(compare with map below). Most of thevolcanic activity has been concentrated along the southwest and east riftzones. The impressive Haleakala Crater is at the summit of the volcano.Haleakala Crater is an erosional caldera, formed by the coalescence ofthe heads of two large valleys as they eroded into the volcano. The mainshield of Haleakala is more than 800,000 years old. Lava flows andpyroclastics of the capping stage range in age from 930,000 to 350,000years old. Rejuvenated-stage volcanic rocks occur along the rift zonesand in the crater. The most recent eruption of Haleakala was in about1790 at La Perouse Bay. Haleakala is considered an active volcanobecause this eruption is in historic time for Hawaii. Kahoolawe (20.5N, 156.6W) is one of the smallest shield volcanoes in theHawaiian Islands. Kahoolawe is the island near the bottom of the slide.The lava flows that make the main shield are 1-2 million years old. Waveerosion has exposed a caldera on the eastside of the island . Kahoolawehas not erupted in historic time and is considered to be extinct. Source of information: Volcanoes of North America by Wood and Kienle. Images of Volcanoes To VolcanoWorld

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Hawaiian Wedding Hawaiian music

How to Find Music for a Hawaiian Wedding - eHow.com Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything Web eHow.com Home Family & Relationships Center Wedding Bells How to Find Music for a Hawaiian Wedding Hawaiian music has a slow, melodic sound all its own. Capture the feel of the islands by using this traditional music to set the tone of your special day. Steps: 1. Explore your options to learn what Hawaiian musicians are available. Check the yellow pages, do a search online, and ask island hotels and banquet halls for recommendations. 2. Consult with a wedding planner, who can make the arrangements for you if time is short. 3. Ask to listen to the musician play before you make any decisions. 4. Request the Hawaiian wedding song, called "Ke Kali Nei Au." This means, "I'm waiting for thee." 5. Ask to have it played on a guitar or a guitar-ukulele duet. 6. Arrange for a hula dancer to perform to the song. 7. Listen to a demo of Hawaiian music to hear how it sounds. 8. Select other Hawaiian songs you would like to include on your wedding day. Some of the options include the "Maile Swing," "Sophisticated Hula" and "Pretty Red Hibiscus." 9. Expect to pay about $150 an hour for a vocalist/guitarist, and $100 an hour for a hula dancer. But remember that prices can vary quite a bit, depending on the performer's level of experience. Tips: Ask a conch shell, or pu, blower to announce the beginning of your ceremony. This signifies that an important event is about to occur. Please Share Your Tips with Us More Resources: Contribute to eHow: Write an eHow Article Suggest a Topic Give Us Feedback on This Article Related eHows: Appreciate Hawaii's Culture Throw a Luau Plan a Hawaiian Wedding Celebrate a Hawaiian Christmas Hire Musicians Things You'll Need: Hawaiian Music Project Details: Skill Advisory: Moderately Easy New! -- Related eHows: Appreciate Hawaii's Culture Throw a Luau Plan a Hawaiian Wedding Celebrate a Hawaiian Christmas Hire Musicians Check out Thousands of How-To Solutions in eHow's Centers Automotive Careers & Education Computers & Home Electronics Family & Relationships Finance & Business Food & Entertaining Health Hobbies & Games Holidays & Traditions Home & Garden Personal Care & Style Pets Sports & Fitness Travel How to: --? Web eHow.com Home | Site Map | About Us | How To Books | Link to eHow Subscribe to the eHow of the Day Mailing List : Have the eHow of the Day appear on your My Yahoo! Page: Add the eHow of the Day to your RSS reader: © 1999-2005 eHow, Inc. How things get done. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .

Oahu

Oahu - Hawaiian Islands O'AHU The Gathering Place Capital of allthe islands of Hawaii, O'hau is for beachcombers, honeymooners and adventurers of all ages. With itsperfect weather, tropical flowers, pristine valleys, rainbows and waterfalls, quietbeaches and fiery sunsets, it is truly a jewel. Honolulu, the capital, is set over fivehills, surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches and attracts over seven millionvisitors each year. It offers plazas, parks with cascading waterfalls, five starrestaurants, nightclubs, world-class shopping, great art and architecture, exquisitehotels and friendly people with old fashioned aloha spirit - all the convenience of cityliving with the beauty and ambience of the tropics. A great way toget an overview of Honolulu's offerings is to take the Historic Waikiki Trolley Tour, atwo hour narrated tour on a turn of the century designed trolley which stops every fifteenminutes at twenty locations allowing you to get off and spend time at as many stops as youlike before rejoining the route. Stops include Honolulu's Zoo, State Capitol, HonoluluAcademy of the Art, Chinatown, Bishop Museum, Aloha Tower Marketplace and the HawaiiMaritime Centre, King Kamehameha Statue, Restaurant Row and numerous shopping locations. There are morethan a dozen specialised walking tours in Honolulu including a number which focus onhistorical sites such as the Kawaiaha'o Church, Hawaii's oldest. Others are in Chinatownwhich has several buildings erected at the turn of the century with architecturereminiscent of a bygone era. You will stroll through the colourful arcades, pass theexotic herb shops and see the famous open market. More than onemillion visitors a year experience a taste of old Polynesia and the charm and beauty ofthe seven South Pacific Societies at the Polynesian Cultural Centre. While there, visitthe Imax Theatre, experience a Luau and see the spectacular Polynesian review. Take a nostalgictrip to Pearl Harbour where you can step aboard the USS Bowfin a realWW2 submarine. You can learn more about this compelling wartime saga by visiting the USSArizona Memorial Visitor Centre displaying WW2 Naval History and see a film about thesneak attack. Also, the USS Battleship Missouri "Mighty Mo", known forits involvement in WW2, the Korean War and most recently, the Gulf War, is the newlyopened museum located near Ford Island at Pearl Harbour. Outdoorattractions include Sea Life Park which has the world's only "Wholpin",offspring of a false killer whale and an atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Waikiki Aquariumhouses several endangered and rare species, interactive exhibits and a world famouscollection of tropical fish. Waimea Valley onthe north shore is an 1,800 acre natural park with botanic gardens, hula performances anda host of activities including mountain bikes and kayaks. Numerous cruises offer theopportunity to take in the spectacular coastline and whale watching cruises are ahighlight in season. A safe and interesting way to witness the natural wonders of the reefis to take a trip in a high tech Atlantis Sub to a depth of 100 feet. Through the portsyou will see a visual feast of colourful reef fish and mysterious ocean predators. No visit toHawaii would be complete without a swim or at least a walk along the promenade at famousWaikiki Beach. Surf boards and boogie boards are available for rent with the option oflessons for the novices. Other activities include windsurfing, sailing, canoe rides,kayaking, waterskiing and jetskiing. O'ahu is agourmet paradise with cuisine that is a blend of the spices of Asia and the Pacific withEuropean styles and sources. It is also a shopper's paradise with everything from theInternational Market Place to famous Ala Moana, one of the largest open-air shoppingcentres in the USA. Where else canyou snorkel a crystal lagoon, climb a dormant volcano, surf huge waves, kayak along apristine coastline, picnic on a sandbar, soar in a glider, scuba dive over sunkenaeroplanes, play golf at a championship course and sail into a magnificent sunset? SPECTACULAR O'AHU ForMore Information Contact: O'AHUVISITORS BUREAU 733 Bishop Street, Suite 1872, Pauahi Tower, Honolulu HAWAII 96813 USA Telephone: +1 808 5240722 Facsimile: +1 808 5211620 Jane's Hawaii Home Page Jane's Oceania Home Page (E-mail: jane@janeresture.com -- Rev. 10th February2005)

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