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President Obama Just Quadrupled the Size of a Hawaii Marine Monument

White terns, albatross and other birds are seen on Midway Atoll, in the Pacific Ocean. President Barack Obama will visit Midway on Sept. 1 to highlight the threats that climate change pose to the region. Image: LA Times via Getty Images President Barack Obama on Friday quadrupled the size of a national marine monument off…
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Lava Flows Added 5 Acres to Hawaiis Shoreline This Month

The month of August was an exciting one for the island of Hawai’i. Not only did the island add over 5 acres to its shores, but the restless volcano of Kilauea on its eastern coast ran the gamut from lava flows to explosive eruptions. The 61G lava flow field has been entering the ocean near…
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