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"Living on the Shores of Hawai'i: Natural Hazards, the Environment, and Our Communities".

 

Photo of Book Cover: Living on the Shores of Hawaii

 

Table of Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. History of the Land
  3. Volcanism among the Islands
  4. Earthquakes and Tsunamis
  5. Hurricanes
  6. Climate and Water Resource
  7. Stream Flooding and Mass Wasting
  8. Sewage Treatment and Polluted Runoff
  9. Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise
  10. Beach Erosion and Loss
  11. Reefs and Overfishing
  12. A Responsibility to Nurture the Land

 

Shore-break on steep beaches is a common hazard in Hawaii.

Shore-break on steep beaches is a common hazard on Hawaiian beaches. Shore-break on steep beaches is a common hazard on Hawaiian beaches.

 

The Portuguese “Man o’ War” is a stinging siphonophore (a colony of specialized polyps).

The Portuguese “Man o’ War” is a stinging siphonophore (a colony of specialized polyps) found on windward beaches. The Portuguese “Man o’ War” is a stinging siphonophore (a colony of specialized polyps) found on windward beaches.

 

Sandy Beach on the southeast Oahu shoreline is known for its large shore break.

Sandy Beach on the southeast Oahu shoreline is known for its large shore break. Sandy Beach on the southeast Oahu shoreline is known for its large shore break.

 

Beach loss at Kuhio.

Beach Loss at Kuhio. Beach Loss at Kuhio.

 

Seawalls on chronically eroding shores lead to beach loss.

Seawalls on chronically eroding shores lead to beach loss. Seawalls on chronically eroding shores lead to beach loss.

 

High tide on July 3, 2008.

High Tide on July 3, 2008. High Tide on July 3, 2008.
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