White sand beaches, turquoise waters: the Hawaiian archipelago, in the center of the Pacific Ocean, attracts seven million tourists each year.
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But the heavenly decor fades over the years. Overpopulation, urbanization, erosion, Waikiki is only a shadow of itself. Coastal erosion is rampant everywhere and 70% of beaches are affected. Lava flows and tsunamis threaten these idyllic settings. With three of the most active volcanoes in the world, Hawaii sits on a tinderbox. A catastrophic scenario appears more and more likely: an eruption followed by an earthquake which could cause a colossal tsunami. How to combine tourism and coastal preservation? How can we protect populations from uninterrupted lava flows? There is an emergency in Hawaii.
Bad times for the planet - Hawaii
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