A Piece of Hawaii Scheduled to Swim Away?

Could a massive chunk of Hawaii's Big Island suddenly collapse into the ocean? While it’s a remarkably slow process, the geological history of Hawaii proves that catastrophic island collapses are a very real phenomenon. In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating and terrifying geology of the Hawaiian islands. We explore the ancient Alika Slide, a massive underwater landslide on the west flank of the Mauna Loa volcano that sent 1,544 square miles (4,000 km²) of debris racing across the Pacific seafloor. Discover how this rapid collapse generated a monstrous megatsunami that left coral rubble 1,000 feet above sea level on the nearby island of Lanai! We also investigate other monumental geological events, including the Kohala debris avalanche, and take you to The Great Crack—an active, 8-to-18-mile-long geological fissure on Kīlauea Volcano that hints at what the future might hold for the Big Island. If you love geology, natural disasters, and the raw power of Earth, hit that subscribe button! 🌋 What You'll Learn in This Video: The Alika Slide: How scientists used side-scan sonar and bathymetry to map one of the largest landslide debris fields in the Pacific. The Kohala Debris Avalanche: Another massive collapse that shaped the Hawaiian islands. Kīlauea's Great Crack: A deep, 50-foot-wide fissure running through the Kaʻū Desert in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, offering clues to the island's shifting foundation. 📌 Sources & Further Reading: National Park Service (.gov) - The Great Crack & Ala Waiʻi Official history, geological data, and acquisition info from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/histor... AllTrails - Pahala, Hawaii Because the Great Crack is a backcountry/unmarked area, this links to the general Pahala region trails. https://www.alltrails.com/us/hawaii/p... The Giant Submarine Alika Debris Slide, Mauna Loa, Hawaii The primary scientific paper (Journal of Geophysical Research) detailing the sonar mapping, the 1,500+ cubic kilometers of debris, and the tsunami evidence. https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... Megatsunami Deposits vs. High-stand Deposits in Hawai'i A great breakdown of how scientists proved the 1,000-foot coral rubble on Lanai came from a megatsunami rather than shifting sea levels. https://earthweb.ess.washington.edu/t... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🏠 Are you looking to buy or sell property on the Big Island? Contact me and I'll help you find the best deal possible! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌴 Big Island Relocation Guide Our Team Put Together For You: https://connect.buyorsellrealestateno... ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📞 Jay Lelyukh: 808-444-5140 📩 Email: [email protected] 🙋‍♂️ Instagram: Instagram.com/JayLelyukh ➡ Facebook: Facebook.com/JayLelyukh 🌐 Website: Proverbs243realtor.com 🤙 Join My Team: TheAgencyTeamHawaii.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #jaylelyukh #livingonbigisland #Hawaii #Geology #Megatsunami #BigIsland #Volcanoes #EarthScience #MaunaLoa #Kilauea