How much does Hawaii grow every year?

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How much does Hawaii grow every year?

2007-11-28 16:27:28 · 2 answers · asked by Beatriz G 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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On average, about 1000 acres

2007-11-28 16:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I think 1000 acres is too much. I would have said a few hundred square yards since most of the growth is from lava and most goes into the ocean down the side of the island.
"The island of Hawaii has grown at an average rate of about 0.02 km 2 /yr for the past 600 k.y"
http://bulletin.geoscienceworld.org/cgi/content/abstract/104/11/1471
That calculates to just under 5 acres or just under 25000 sq yards so both wrong.

2007-11-28 17:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋