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Natural Disasters in Hawaii
Articles, historic data, current information, and
preparedness tips, for natural disasters in
Hawaii, including earthquakes, floods, hurricanes,
tidal waves, and volcanic eruptions.
Earthquakes in Hawaii
Recent earthquake activity on Oahu, Maui, Kauai,
and the big island, a timeline of destructive
Hawaiian earthquakes, and where to report a
Hawaiian earthquake when you feel one.
Floods in Hawaii
Articles about floods in different parts of the
Hawaiian Islands, including the 2006 collapse
of a dam on Kauai, the 2004 flooding of the Manoa
Valley and the University of Hawaii, and other
significant Hawaii flooding incidents.
Hurricanes in Hawaii
Information about significant hurricanes in
Hawaiian history, how to prepare for a Hawaiian
hurricane, and where to find hurricane warnings
watches, and advisories on the Web.
Tidal Waves in Hawaii
Approximately 50 tidal waves - also called tsunamis -
have been report in the Hawaiian Islands since the
early 1800's. Seven of them caused major damage
and two of those were caused by local seismic activity.
The most devastating tidal waves in Hawaii in recent
history occurred in 1946 and 1960
Volcanic Eruptions in Hawaii
An introduction to the volcanoes of Hawaii,
with information about which are still active,
which are dormant, and which are extinct.
Hawaii Natural Disaster Resources
Island and County Civil Defense Agencies
Oahu Civil Defense
Big Island Civil Defense
Maui Civil Defense
Kauai Civil Defense
Hawaii State and Federal Civil Defense Resources
Are You At Risk From Hawaii's Natural Hazards?
Hawaii State Civil Defense
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