Ava Booher
Hawaii Geography
As you walk out the door on a breezy morning the sun hits your face, you know it's time to go to the beach. That’s what you would see on a beautiful morning in Hawaii. A mild year-round climate and little precipitation leads to a land full of sunshine and clear, blue waters. Hawaii has beautiful beaches. It also has majestic islands, active volcanoes, bright Greenland, and very high cliffs. Hawaii would bring so much joy to people who visit.
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Basic Facts
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Hawaii does not have any bordering states. It is in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii does not touch any of the United states. Some close states are California and Alaska. Hawaii covers 10,931 square miles. Hawaii is very small compared to other states. It is the 47th largest state, there are only three more states smaller than it.
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Hawaii has a subtropical temperature. The temperature is mild throughout the year. It usually has extreme heat or cold. Hawaii’s climate is the most warm near sea level. The average summer or winter temperature will usually stay in the low 70s or high 80s. Hawaii’s highest temperature ever recorded was 100 degrees Fahrenheit ,in Pahala,on April 27, 1931.The lowest temperature ever recorded was 12 degrees Fahrenheit , in Mauna Kea, on May 17 ,1979.The yearly rainfall precipitation is 17 inches.
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One of Hawaii’s islands is Hawaii(an island). It is known as the big island. It is home to Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It covers 4,038 square miles. Hawaii(an island) is a photographer's favorite place to take photos because of its mountainous areas. The island has wide stretches of grassland where thousands of cattle gaze.
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Oahu
Another one of Hawaii’s islands is Oahu. Oahu is built on two mountain ranges, Ko'olau and Waianae separated by a wild valley. The coast of Oahu has many beautiful beaches. It is the center of life in Hawaii. Also it is home to about 70 percent of the people who live there. Oahu is known as the gathering place.
Kauai
Kauai is called the garden state because of its rich green gardens. Kauai is mostly swamps and deep narrow gardens. Kauai is also known as looking like a circle. The largest city is Kappa. Also the Na Pail cliffs are located in Kauai.
Conclusion
When one considers a mild year-round climate and little precipitation it is clear Hawaii brings so much joy to people who visit. Hawaii is full of breathtaking places, it is not a basic state it is full magnificence. Everyone should slow down, take a breath and see what God created. Perhaps Joanne Harris loved Hawaii ,especially when it was still. For me the magic of Hawaii comes from the stillness, the seas, the stars.