Hot stuff: Magma at shallow depth under Hawaii

12/13/10 Researchers have found a new way to gauge the depth of the magma chamber that forms the Hawaiian Island volcanic chain, and determined that the magma lies much closer to the surface than previously thought. The finding could help scientists predict when Hawaiian volcanoes are going to erupt. It also suggests that Hawaii holds great potential for thermal energy.

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Tsunami Waves Slam Hawaii As Storm Sweeps Islands

03/11/11 The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says Kauai was the first island hit early Friday by the tsunami, which was quickly sweeping through the Hawaiian Island chain. Officials predicted Hawaii would experience waves up to 6 feet.

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Tsunami hits Hawaii; West Coast under warning

03/11/11 Tsunami waves spawned by a massive earthquake in Japan have hit Hawaii. The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) says Kauai was the first island hit early Friday by the tsunami, which was quickly sweeping through the Hawaiian Island chain.

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