Hawaiian Islands From Space
Satellite Map / Poster is 36x24 inches (91x61cm), 1”=13.1 miles, Landsat MSS
data and AVHRR data – 19 scenes. Hawaii 50th state of the United States,
comprising a group of eight major islands and numerous islets in the central
Pacific Ocean, 6,450 sq mi (16,706 sq km). Capital and largest city,
Honolulu. Nickname, Aloha State. Motto, Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono
[The Life of the Land Is Perpetuated in Righteousness]. The Hawaiian islands
are sometimes called “The Paradise of the Pacific” because of their
spectacular beauty: abundant sunshine; acres of green plants and gaily
colored flowers; coral beaches with rolling white surf and fringed with
palms; and, cloud-covered volcanic peaks. The islands are of volcanic origin
and are edged with coral reefs. Hawaii is the largest and geologically the
youngest island of the group. The other principal islands are Kahoolawe,
Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Niihau. Some of the world's largest active
and inactive volcanoes are found on Hawaii and Maui; eruptions of the active
volcanoes have provided spectacular displays. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are
volcanic mountains on Hawaii island; Haleakala volcano is on Maui in
Haleakala National Park. Hawaii is one of the world's leading producers of
canned pineapple. Other products include sugarcane, coffee, and tuna. U.S.
military defense installations at Pearl Harbor.
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