Because of the sparse rainfall and relatively small size of Kahoolawe, ground-water bodies there are not extensive and some, like perched-water bodies, are short-lived as well.
Which Hawaiian island is forbidden to the public?
NiihauOff Kauai, Niihau is a mostly deserted island that's been owned by the Sinclair/Robinson family since 1864. Nicknamed the “Forbidden Island,” it indeed remains mostly closed to outsiders.
Why did kahoolawe get bombed?
Kahoʻolawe became known as “the most shot island in the world” after the relentless attacks on the islands of Hawaiʻi during and after World War II. These attacks came from the United States Armed Forces, claiming that they needed an area for target practice.
Does anyone live on Kahoolawe?
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