Scientist Says Hawaii Has Moved Closer To Continental US; Expects State To Hit Within 30 Years
Have you ever wanted to take a trip to Hawaii but hate flying? Well, in about 30 years, youâll be able to easily drive there, according to geographical research scientist Matt Gantt. In a study that Gantt has been leadingÂ for the last 10 years, the geological scientist says that they have found that the entire main island of Hawaii has slowly, but surely, moved closer to the coast of California.The study began after geologists set to workÂ mapping out the islands, and while doing so, noticed that the numbers didnât add up to an older map, and that the main section of Hawaii had seemingly moved closer to the mainland continental United States. 5 years later, they checked again, and again the found the islands to have drifted closer. In 2015, the study indicated a total movement of nearly 100 miles.âAt the rate it is going, it looks as though Hawaii will become part of the continental states within the next 30 years,â said Gantt. âWe are currently researching ways to stop this, but so far my team and I coming up empty. Our main hope is to find a way to do so before it hits the coast, which could potentially cause major disasters and coastal flooding.âGantt says that if they areÂ unable to stop Hawaii from drifting, it could alsoÂ cause a huge climate change for not only the islands, but also for anyone on the west coast. Fear of wild life extinction and severe weather, among other things, is a top priority for Gantt and his teamÂ as they work to change what they say is, at this point, an inevitability.âWe have considered many options, but so far nothing has worked on paper, and with movement on such a massive scale, we need to plan thoroughly before acting. At this point, it would seem our best option may be to just get giant anchors and hang them off the edges of the islands. It might be our only way to stop, or slow, the movement.âÂ