Ice caps crowned Mauna Kea before Hawaii subsided to present level: Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, Jr. makes scientific exploration of Mauna Kea and relates his experienced conclusions

Author:

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Title:

Ice caps crowned Mauna Kea before Hawaii subsided to present level: Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, Jr. makes scientific exploration of Mauna Kea and relates his experienced conclusions

Periodical:

Paradise of the Pacific

Year:

1926

Volume:

39

Pages:

5

Subject:

Volcanoes Hawaii Island Glaciers Glaciation

Summary:

A scientific exploration to Mauna Kea that was made by Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, Jr., is described in this document. Located on the island of Hawaii, the author describes Kilauea Volcano as the largest mountain mass on earth that is geologically unique, unequaled with regard to scientific interest, yet is one of the least explored mountains. Described as the "most blest by nature" as compared to the other islands that constitutes the territory of Hawaii, the author speaks of the tillable land, lofty mountain peaks, a salubrious climate, a variety of edible fruit and immense sugar plantations of the island. Also described are the mighty heights of Mauna Kea, the immense cinder cones of Mauna Loa, the colossal valley that lies between these two mountains, the evidence that glaciers originated near the summit of Mauna Kea that likely headed toward Mauna Loa. The possibility that Waipio Valley is a drowned valley is a theory that lends to the possibility that the Hawaiian Islands might have been a few hundred feet higher than they are now. Mention is also made of Dr. Jaggar's theory that, geologically speaking, the Volcano side of Hawaii Island is sinking fast. As a result, the author felt that lava magnetism and gravity are two studies of importance that should be done on Mauna Kea.

Label:

Geology - Glaciation

Date:

1926

Collection:

Periodicals