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The 8 climate zones on the Big Island of Hawaii

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One of the most popular “facts” about Hawaii is that you can find 10 (or 11, 12) of the 13 climate zones on the Big Island. Is this true? (no!) And how many climate zones are there actually in the world? And how many of those can you find on the Big Island? Continue reading →

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