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Hawaii Photos Click here to return to the Hawaii state facts page Here are a few photos taken when I visited Hawaii
- Amanda Post, Owner - A to Z Teacher Stuff You can click on any photo to make it larger! 
The islands of Hawaii were formed by volcanoes long ago. Hawaii, the big island, is still being formed today! It is home to Kilauea, the world's most active volcano. The only way for visitors to see Kilauea up close is by air!  | This is Kilauea in action. The "smoke" coming out of the crater is made up of volcanic gases from inside the earth. There is lava flowing out of one side, but since the lava cools and forms a crust on the surface, you can't see it! | | The lava flows in a lava tube beneath the surface. Sometimes, a hole will break loose in the crust. From the air, this lets us get a peek at the lava flowing through the tube. | | | | This is a picture of the Hawaii coast where the lava flows into the ocean. On this day, the lava flow had not reached the ocean yet. The rocky coastline is a result of the lava flowing into the ocean and cooling. Sometimes chunks of the coastline break off and fall into the ocean. | | Hawaii is not all lava rock! After many (MANY) years lava is broken down into soil. Then beautiful flowers and plants can grow as long as there is enough water. Parts of the islands are very dry, while other parts are covered in rainforests. | | It rains every day in the rainforests. With all that rain, there are many waterfalls. This is Akaka Falls, a waterfall that can be seen by hiking a short distance. It was raining when this picture was taken! | | | | All that rain also creates the chance to see rainbows! | | Here are some of the plants that grow inside a rainforest. Many of them are exactly like the tropical plants we grow in our houses! | | | | The sunsets in Hawaii are beautiful! This was taken on the island of Maui. When the sun's rays bounce off of Kilauea's volcanic gases in the atmosphere, it helps to create the beautiful colors. | | Hawaii is also not all rainforests and lava! On the island of Oahu, you'll find the big city of Honolulu. This is Hawaii's state capital. This is a picture of a fancy hotel in Waikiki. Many tourists stay in this area. Some people call Honolulu the "concrete jungle." | | | | This is Waikiki Beach, one of Hawaii's most famous beaches. There are many other beaches in Hawaii. Some are hidden and less crowded than Waikiki. | All photos © 2000 by Amanda Post
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