Sunday, December 11, 2011

Hawaii

These are two very different regions, with very little in common.

Hawaii is largely occupied by a rugged landscape, with volcanoes responsible for the formation of the islands. Colorado, too, is made of a rugged landscape near Boulder.

The Colorado Rockies may not be as high as the peaks in Hawaii, but both are very intimidating.


Hawaii:


There is a fundamental difference between the similarity in landscape, however...

Colorado:



Hawaii:



Hawaii's tropical climate would never allow the peaks to be covered in snow like the Colorado Rockies...

Sources:
Regional Landscapes of the United States and Canada

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