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Scientists have discovered a surprising fact about the Kilauea volcano that’s erupting in Hawaii. It has a magnetic field that goes the opposite direction! The molten rock beneath Kilauea’s caldera contains large amounts of iron, making it a swirling mass of magnets. Your compass would go crazy if you tried to use it there!
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The Kilauea volcano that has been erupting in Hawaii has destroyed over 45 homes and buildings and caused thousands of people to evacuate. But volcanologists are getting the chance of a lifetime to study the volcano, its lava flow patterns, and how to make better predictions about future eruptions. Learning the warning signs could save many lives!
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Happy May Day! May 1st is often celebrated as the beginning of spring. Give people flowers and dance around a May pole! In Hawaii, it’s also Lei Day. Leis are beautiful flower garlands you wear around your neck. But first, go to the principal’s office. No, you’re not in trouble! Just wish them Happy School Principals’ Day!
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Hawaiian Airlines is giving free non-toxic sunscreen to all its passengers. The coral reefs around Hawaii are damaged by chemicals that are common in most sunscreens. The airline is also showing a video called “Reefs at Risk,” to encourage the thousands of tourists that fly with them to help preserve the reefs. Raw Elements sunscreen is good for people too!
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Holy guacamole! A giant 5 pound avocado is the biggest on record. Paula Wang was on her morning walk in Hawaii when she found the massive avocado, which is bigger than her head! I hope she is having a party because that will make a LOT of guacamole. I’ll bring the chips!
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This week it snowed in Hawaii! Mauna Kea, the highest peak on Hawaii’s Big Island, got up to 8 inches of snow. It is more common for the volcanic peaks to get snow than you would think. Mauna Kea actually means White Mountain. I can’t wait to go sledding down a volcano!
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