Monday, 27 October 2025

Sandwich Island Saga 60. Making waves

The Hawaiian island's location, in the mid-Pacific, makes them very vulnerable to tsunamis ('harbour waves'). Distant earthquakes (in places like Russia), can trigger these destructive phenomena. Fortunately, these waves can be predicted and folk encouraged to move quickly to higher ground. 

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Sandwich Island Saga 61. Leeward side

The drier side of Oahu means that mechanical watering is needed for most garden plants.