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Violent Hawaii
Video: Full Episode

The Hawaiian chain of islands, made up of six main islands plus two smaller ones, stretches for more than 1,500 miles through the heart of the Pacific Ocean. It is a place of idyllic beauty. But it is also a land of volcanic fury, raging mountaintop blizzards, dangerous rockslides, monster waves, and even tsunamis.

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This program premiered on January 9, 2005.

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krishnaraj -- September 6th, 2008 at 5:45 am

hai

Christy -- September 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

I love this episode about Hawaii. I feel that it does explain that mother nature has a darker side. Thank you very much for putting up videos online so that those, including me, can watch online. Usually, we miss the television shows because the time is inconvenient of we are too busy. Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

kasin -- November 2nd, 2008 at 12:27 am

Thanks for a great work. I love PBS and Nature program.

h -- November 24th, 2008 at 6:58 am

mooi

knots -- November 24th, 2008 at 6:59 am

supers saai!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kin -- December 3rd, 2008 at 1:05 am

I love PBS site It is a big resource for future great people!

Alec -- January 7th, 2009 at 9:07 am

Thanks for putting this episode of Nature and the others online. What a great gift!!! Ill use this in my classroom for sure. Its a great tool for teaching science. Well made video, good narration, smooth transitions… A+!

Hal -- January 12th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

My first time visiting the Islands back in 1982 was fantastic. The natural beauty and splendor of Hawaii struck a deep cord inside me. Hiking and camping away from the tourist areas I came to appreciate it even more. Your wonderful piece, ‘Violent Hawaii’ helped me to relive those experiences as well as give me a greater understanding of the geologic and natural forces that help shape this paradise. This understanding left me feeling like I had been transported back in prehistoric time with a front row seat to natures awesome power and persistence.

Delores -- February 7th, 2009 at 1:50 am

I have loved the history behind Hawii since I was a little kid. I have watch to shows about the volcanos for over 20 years, my childern have grown up watching the shows also. Thank You for all the years that you have let us into your world.

ZAMI HUSSAIN -- February 25th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

THIS IS A EXCELLENT MOVIE ABOUT REAL STUFF. I AM REALLY ENJOY IT.
THANK TO THE PBS FOR BROADCASTING ABOUT REAL
STUFF.

Myrick -- April 5th, 2009 at 2:55 am

Well done

Jairo -- July 14th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

In part 4 at 1:33 in the top right corner in the water something big pops out of the water moves out the screen really fast and it swirves. Its not a boat nor a bird. what can it be?

yvonne -- September 17th, 2009 at 11:43 pm

Marvellous video.Hope to see more like it.Many thanks.

pritchard -- September 21st, 2009 at 4:52 pm

can we buy the video?

hilda -- October 1st, 2009 at 12:35 am

wow! I really appreciate it!

stephanie -- October 2nd, 2009 at 2:37 pm

Great Viedo!! :)

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