quarter of Kahoʻolawe has been eroded down to saprolitic hardpan soil, largely on exposed surfaces near the summit. Historically, Kahoʻolawe was always...
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Hawaii is typically recognized by its eight main islands: Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Niʻihau. The state of Hawaii officially...
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island of Lāna‘i/Maui/Kahoʻolawe became intermittent. About 400,000 years ago, the connection between Lāna‘i and Maui/Kahoʻolawe also became intermittent...
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Maui is one of Maui County's five islands, along with Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini. In 2020, Maui had a population of 168,307, the third-highest...
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In 1976 members of a group "Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana" filed suit in federal court over the use of Kahoʻolawe by the United States Navy for target practice...
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Niʻihau Island U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kahoʻolawe Island "Hawaii : Image of the Day". nasa.gov. January 29, 2014. Archived...
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San Clemente Island, California in 1964 and three surface explosions at Kahoʻolawe, Hawaii in 1965. They were non-nuclear tests employing large quantities...
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horizontal stripes, symbolizing the eight major islands (Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Niʻihau). Other versions of the...
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northwest to southeast, are Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi, after which the state is named; the latter is often...
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Molokaʻi (except for a portion of Molokaʻi that comprises Kalawao County), Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini. The latter two are uninhabited. As of the 2020 census,...
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and Maui. The channel is also protected by Molokaʻi to the north, and Kahoʻolawe to the south. The depth of the channel reaches 108 feet (33 m), and its...
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islet located in ʻAlalākeiki Channel between the islands of Maui and Kahoʻolawe, within Maui County in Hawaiʻi. It is the remains of one of the seven...
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laid the groundwork for the return of federal land such as the island of Kahoʻolawe, and most importantly created the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in an effort...
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deeply involved in Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, a Hawaiian-led organization that sought to end the bombing of the island of Kahoʻolawe by the U.S. Navy. In 1976...
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Pekao, the Polish bank Bank Polska Kasa Opieki Spółka Akcyjna; Protect Kahoʻolawe Ohana, a native Hawaiʻian activist organization; the IATA call letters...
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Kaʻū Desert Kohala Coast Kona Coast Mauna Kea Puna District Waiākea-Uka Kahoʻolawe Kauaʻi Nā Pali Coast Kaʻula Lānai Maui Haleakalā Molokini West Maui Mountains...
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Native Hawaiian activism (section Kahoʻolawe)
control of the island of Kahoʻolawe to run military exercises and bombing practice. In 1976, members of Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana, including George Helm...
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associated with Kāne. It is also an alternative name for the island of Kahoʻolawe. Kanaloa is also considered to be the god of the Underworld and a teacher...
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National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kahoʻolawe, a small island that was formerly used as a bombing range. Kahoʻolawe was a penal colony for the Hawaiian...
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Kumu hula Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett performs during a ceremony transferring control over the island of Kahoʻolawe from the U.S. Navy to the state....
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levels: Mokupuni (whole island — main islands except Kahoʻolawe): Hawaiʻi Kauaʻi Lānaʻi Maui (with Kahoʻolawe) Molokaʻi Niʻihau Oʻahu Moku (largest subdivisions...
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The nene could at one time be found on the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi. Today, its range is restricted to...
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1976–77, with the occupation of the island of Kahoʻolawe by the group PKO (Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana). Kahoʻolawe had been used as training area for the military...
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the northwest to southeast) Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands include many atolls...
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complete an inventory of historic sites on the island. The effort to regain Kahoʻolawe from the U.S. Navy inspired new political awareness and activism in the...
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the northwest to southeast) Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands include many atolls...
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coastal sites on Molokini Island (Maui), Puʻukoaʻe Islet and Kamōhio Bay, Kahoʻolawe. It is known to grow in volcanic tuff, detritus at base of sea cliff and...
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in the formation of the movement to stop the bombing of the island of Kahoʻolawe by the U.S. Navy; this was an issue which catalyzed the formation of the...
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lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) Maui: pink, lokelani (Rosa damascena) Kahoʻolawe: gray or silver, hinahina (Heliotropium anomalum var. argentum) Lānaʻi:...
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nuclear testing. A series of tests, Operation Sailor Hat, was performed off Kaho'olawe Island, Hawaii, in 1965, using conventional explosives to simulate the...
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