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Twin hurricanes stare out to space as they barrel toward HawaiiEarth from space A 2016 satellite photo shows Hurricane Madeline and Hurricane Lester heading straight at Hawaii's Big Island. When viewed from above, the twin cyclones and the surrounding clouds look eerily like a giant smiley face.
By Harry Baker Published
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Shimmering silver 'sunglint' obscures Hawaii as hurricane approachesEarth from space A 2025 satellite photo shows the swirling cyclone of Hurricane Kiko bearing down on Hawaii while the island state was obscured by a bright, reflective streak.
By Harry Baker Published
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Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey — and it may fuel a hotspotA new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Shark attacks in Hawaii spike in October, and scientists think they know whySharktober is real in Hawaii — and it's down to the reproductive pattern of predatory tiger sharks, an analysis of 30 years of data reveals.
By Chris Simms Published
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Category 4 Hurricane Kiko is heading for Hawaii — but it will weaken before it gets there, forecasters sayWeather predictions show that Hurricane Kiko could hit Hawaii next week, but forecasters say the Category 4 storm will weaken to a tropical storm or low-category hurricane this weekend.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Watch mesmerizing 1,000-foot-tall lava fountains: Kilauea volcano erupting in ways not seen for 40 yearsThe USGS has announced that Kilauea volcano is ejecting fountains of lava in a manner not seen since the Pu'u'ō'ō eruption in the 1980s. But while the lava is mesmerizing, officials warn that the volcano is also producing toxic gases and other hazards.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Earth's core is 'leaking' gold, study findsOur planet's core is rich in gold that can leak out into the mantle, and in some cases, end up in volcanos on the surface, according to a new study.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Heavy dusting of 'pineapple powder' paints Hawaii's volcanoes white after near-record snowfallEarth from space A pair of 2021 satellite photos highlight an unusually heavy snowfall in Hawaii that covered the summits of the volcanoes Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.
By Harry Baker Published
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing lava 330 feet into the skyAs Kilauea erupts a 330-foot-tall fountain of lava, officials warn of hazards from volcanic gas that may affect nearby communities.
By Kristel Tjandra Published
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