However, the Pacific Ocean also gets hurricanes and tropical ... of the main reasons for this is due to Hawaii’s relatively small size compared to the biggest ocean in the world.

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Many of Hawaii’s homes are even more vulnerable than theirs. Two-thirds of the single-family homes on Oahu, an island of 1 million people, have no hurricane protections. That lack of ...

Hurricane Lane, a Category 3 storm, is heading towards Hawaii. The National Weather Service said the storm is expected to track towards the islands later on Thursday, bringing 145 mph winds and a ...