From the lava flow that destroyed the town of Kalapana to the recent historic eruption of Mauna Loa, Ken Hon, the scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island, has seen it all—and there’s still more he’s learning about volcanoes.
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O‘ahu, the Gathering Place, remains the most visited island in Hawai‘i—and for good reason. The island boasts luxury resorts, award-winning restaurants, popular beaches and hiking trails, museums and nightlife, and lots of things to do for the entire family.
