A Brief History
On August 8, 2023, the island of Maui, Hawaii, became other than a tropical Eden when wildfires broke out and burned over 17,000 acres, killing over 100 people.
Digging Deeper
Oddly enough, Hawaii is the rainiest of the 50 United States, with an annual rainfall of almost 64 inches, more than 3.5 inches more than runner up Louisiana. Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, and has uneven rainfall, with 17 to 20 inches falling on the Southwestern coast compared to as much as 300 inches in the area of Haleakalā National Park near Hana.
A high-pressure system is blamed for the lack of rainfall in the summer of 2023, coupled with windy conditions spawned by Hurricane Dora South of the island. Around 2200 buildings were destroyed, with damages listed at $5.5 billion.
Other Hawaiian Islands also experienced wildfires to a lesser extent. President Biden declared a federal disaster and a friendly nations chipped in to help displaced Hawaiians.
Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: Have you ever been to Hawaii?
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Gladden, Douglas. MAUI WILDFIRES : Controversies surrounding the Maui Wildfires 2023, High-Energy Weapons. Kindle, 2023.
Robert, James. HAWAII WILDFIRE GUIDE 2023: Surviving Hawaii’s 2023 Wildfire Season: A Comprehensive Guide. Kindle, 2023.
