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Fun fact 2 about Hawaii (Big Island)

Island of Hawai'i - Landsat mosaic
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The island of Hawaiʻi is built from five separate shield volcanoes.

Hawaii (Big Island)
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Hawaii (Big Island)

United States

Area
10,433 km²
Location
United States
27th largest island in the world

Hawaiʻi, sometimes written Hawaii, is the largest island in the United States, located in the state of Hawaii. It is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the North Pacific Ocean.

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Photo: Hawaii Land Cover Analysis project, NOAA Coastal Services Center · Public Domain