- The lele (altar) at Moaʻula Iki, 2015
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The lele (altar) at Moaʻula Iki. - Ordnance at Kahoʻolawe, 2015
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The island was a naval bombing range for decades after WWII. Bombs like this can work their way to the surface, even in places scanned and cleared of UXO (unexploded ordnance). - Paʻuohiʻiaka
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Strands of Paʻuohiʻiaka thrive below a clump of pili on the hardpan. All replanting in the upland region must be done above ground because of the danger of UXO (unexploded ordance) just below the surface. - 15 4 Replanting2
2595 hits - Lae Kealaikahiki, 2015
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Its name translates as "the path to far lands." The traditional departure place for voyages to the south. Modern sailors confirm that winds and currents make this an ideal point of departure, cutting the transit time as much as 10 days. According to some accounts, the prominent line of pōhaku that used to extend out into the sea were used as target practice and destroyed by the US Navy. - Puʻu Moiwi adz quarry, 1994
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The double upright (rare) at the adz quarry - Puʻu Moiwi adz quarry, 1994
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A double upright (rare) at the adz quarry