Due to the extreme temperate and tropical climate. The two most notable ones are Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii and Mauna Kea on the island of Maui. These are probably some of the most known volcanoes in Hawaii and are very popular among tourists.

Mauna Loa is home to one of the largest telescopes in the world, which is located on top of the volcano itself. The observatory runs through different weather conditions, which makes it very rare for there to be a cloud covering the telescope at any given time.
The observatory is also located at one of the highest points on the entire island, making it a great place to see clouds and stars. The telescopes are not open to the public because of safety reasons; however, there are scenic lookouts with telescopes that you can look through if you choose to

Another volcano in Hawaii is Mauna Kea, home to another observatory actively researching various areas in space. The summit of Mauna Kea has an elevation higher than Mauna Loa, but both of these volcanoes were formed by two different eruptions from two other tectonic plates. The telescopes at Mauna Kea can see through the atmosphere much more accessible than those on Mauna Loa. In the winter, you can see more of the stars, and it’s possible to see some of the brighter planets in our solar system.

Geothermal Resources

Islands like Hawaii are great places for geothermal resources because they have volcanoes that release heat from within. This heat is used to create clean electricity and help heat homes around these areas. Most of these resources are located near geothermal power plants, which run on Geothermal energy and other sources to create electricity while avoiding fossil fuels altogether.

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Hawaii Birdlife

The Hawaiian Islands form one of the few landmasses where birds from all over Polynesia can be found.
Inhabitants of Hawaii include many bird species such as parrots, boobies, terns, tui & frigate birds. Also native is owls, monarchs, and lava lizards. There is also a population of geese that nest on Hawaii Island. A large population known as “Iwa” (Hawaiian Smokey) inhabits Oahu parts. The various parrot species are among the most loved in Hawaii. The endangered Hawaiian Petrel with its distinctive red, yellow and black feathers is often seen along the coast of Kauai. One of the most exciting birds is the Laysan albatross that nests on Midway Atoll in a natural enclosure known as “Haleakala Skylark.” Other varieties include Black Petrel, Pacific Golden Plover, Red-footed Falcon, and White-Tailed Kite. Keep a look out on your trip! Hopefully you will see many different species of bird.

Monkeys

Monkeys were introduced to Hawaii in 1877 from their native island of Mauritius. These animals have flourished and are now found on all the Hawaiian Islands apart from Maui, where they remain rare due to a lack of food. The black tropicbird is endemic to Hawaii. The endangered Hawaiian crow and the monk parakeet are found on all the main islands.

Snakes

The two most common snakes in Hawaii are the Nāpao and Pufferfish. Snakes can be found all over the island of Oahu; however, no snakes are known to live on any of the other islands. There are certain places like mauka forests where many varieties of snakes like Vine snakes can be seen slithering through various thick vegetation. Hawaii has many non-venomous constrictor species, including “Sea Kraits,” known to kill people and feed on their blood.

Marine life

The islands’ coastal waters are home to many sea life. The tropical climate has created a range of sea life found here, which doesn’t exist anywhere else. There are many types of fish, coral, and other smaller animals that can be found in these waters. The main types of fish include Parrotfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Eel, and more. More than 3,000 varieties of marine plants and animals live on the coral reefs along the coastline. It is also among the best places to go scuba diving and sees coral reefs because they are routinely unaffected by storms or waves.

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