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to Kure as his Special Commissioner. On September 20, 1886, he took possession of the island for the Hawaiian government. The King ordered that a crude house be built on the island, with tanks for holding water and provisions for any other unfortunates who might be cast away there. But the provisions
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is a rough ring shape about 6 miles (9.7 km) across and has two islands within, Sand Island and Green Island. Green Island is in the southeast quadrant of the ring, with an area of 235 acres. Sand Island is about one acre in size and lies to the west of Green Island. Sand Island is not known to
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2018 - the Pacific Island DX-pedition Group's 4th application since 2014 was rejected by the Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, citing the inability to provide "adequate safeguards for the resources and ecological integrity" of Kure Atoll, despite successful Amateur Radio activations, with
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In 2020, a crew of four stayed on the island from February through to October. While there is no television or cell phone service, limited internet connectivity allows for emails to be sent and received. The island is occupied by two crews each year that are rotated in and out. Their job is to keep
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crewmembers were able to make it to the island and then were able to build a new vessel from the debris of their old ship. Some of the survivors then sailed it back to mainland Hawaii. Once they reached Hawaii, they sent a ship back to rescue those who had stayed behind on the island. The shipwreck
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ran aground on the eastern edge of Green Island of Kure Atoll, spilling approximately 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel before recovery operations could commence. Debris from that shipwreck continued to pollute the reef and shoreline for many years, endangering wildlife and damaging the coral reef. The
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Before the mid-19th century, Kure Atoll was visited by several ships and given new names each time. Sometimes spelled Cure, its English name was for a Russian navigator who sighted the atoll. It was officially named Kure Island in 1924 and then Kure Atoll in 1987. The old name for island was Ocean
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Green Island is roughly triangular with a point to the north and with a northwest beach extending down to a western point. The east side arcs down from north point and the shore includes east beach, southeast beach, and south beach, which arcs around to West point on the south side of the island.
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1973–74 – Callsign: KH6HDB – From September 1973 to September 1974, Gene Lewis, KH6HDB (now W5LE), operated from Kure Island. Lewis had been one of the two operators to activate Kure during the one-week DXpedition of KH6NR/KH6 during November 1969. He subsequently
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Largely neglected for most of its history, during World War II Kure was routinely visited by U.S. Navy patrols from nearby Midway to ensure that the Japanese were not using it to refuel submarines or flying boats from submarine-tankers for attacks elsewhere in the Hawaiian chain. During the
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1969 – Callsign: KH6NR/KH6 – From November 11 to November 14, 1969, Marine Staff Sergeant Don Chilcote, KH6GKV (now VE6NN), and Navy ICFN Gene Lewis, KH6HDB (now W5LE), operated from Kure Island, using the U.S. Navy Reserve Training Center, Honolulu's
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crew had a somewhat more difficult time but did manage to get to land by floating on a raft for several days. On Ocean (now Green Island) they managed to survive on a diet of birds and other wildlife at the atolls. They even encountered the dog from the
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station was located on Green Island. A short coral runway was built on the island to support Coast Guard operations, but it was abandoned and is currently unusable. Although there is no permanent human population, the atoll is formally part of the
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The site was surveyed in 1959 and construction began in 1960. The survey team was attacked by rats in the night. The base was staffed by about 20–30 or so personnel, and the base received many awards over its history including the
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prefix for Kure Atoll as of 2017 is KH7K, and for nearby Midway Atoll KH4, on the DXCC list. They were briefly deleted from the DXCC list and had to be re-added after a review, due to a legal change of the overall regions status.
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Kikuchi Rokurō, and which had been involved in the initial Japanese attack on Midway's US installations, crash-landed near Kure after being damaged by US fighters. Once ashore, Lt. Kikuchi and the two other members of his crew
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and destruction surpasses the rate of reef growth. At approximately 30 million years old, it is the oldest in the Hawaiian Island chain. As Kure continues to be slowly carried along to the northwest by the motion of the
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Kure was discovered in the 19th century and was a common site of shipwrecks. In the late 20th century, it was home to a radio base that supported location finding, and in the 21st century it is mostly a nature reserve.
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Many crews were stranded on Kure Atoll after being shipwrecked on the surrounding reefs and had to survive on the local seals, turtles, and birds. The shipwrecks remain on the reef today, including the
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had shipwrecked in September 1842 and having lived at Kure Atoll, many of the crew were finally rescued on April 16, 1843, with the remainder taken off on May 2, 1843. The first rescue ship was the
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aircraft and several types of U.S. Navy fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters from Midway. Flights routinely carried mail, cargo, and passengers to Kure Atoll since its completion in the 1960s.
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In 2002, the wreck of a 19th-century whaling ship was found at Kure Atoll. This wreck was further explored in 2005, 2006, and 2008; it is thought it may be the wreck of the sailing ship
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In the 1950s, there was a radar reflector on the island, and the island was also used for a scientific study of Pacific birds. In 1959 zig-zag stripes were cut through the groves of
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Temperatures at Kure Atoll range from about 45 to 90 °F (7–32 °C). There is usually a wind of about 10–15 mph (16–24 km/h) that blows from the northeast
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surrounding a shallow lagoon and several sand islets. There is a total land area of 213.097 acres (86.237 ha), with Green Island on the southeast side. A growing number of
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Predicting sea-level rise vulnerability of terrestrial habitat and wildlife of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2012–1182
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In 2010, the wreck of a sailboat was recovered from Kure Atoll. The sailboat was discovered in 2007, and was determined to be the boat of sailor who departed from
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sank on the reef. The base included buildings for the LORAN station, a 625-foot-long (191 m) LORAN radio tower, and a 4,000-foot (1,200 m) airstrip.
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produced a video on a voyage to Kure which first aired in 2006. Since 2010 the Division of Forestry and Wildlife has had a year-round presence on Kure Atoll.
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lies approximately 100 miles (87 nmi; 160 km) to the west. Although located to the west of Midway Atoll, Kure Atoll has a time zone 1 hour ahead at
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who had been living wild on the island in the previous years. They attempted to make contact with the outside world by attaching messages to seabirds. The
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and is a habitat for hundreds of thousands of seabirds. A short, unused and unmaintained runway and a portion of one building, both from a former
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rather than ground stations like at Kure Island. The LORAN station was commissioned on 18 March 1961 and was decommissioned on 2 July 1992.
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runs right over the North Polar region, opportunities for distant communication with Kure are particularly popular among European amateurs.
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Kure is seasonally inhabited by small crews of two to eight volunteers and biologists who work to restore and manage the native ecosystem.
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Overall Green Island is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and up to 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide. The highest point is 25 feet (7.6 m).
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The United States Coast Guard LORAN station at Kure in 1971. A Grumman HU-16 Albatross can be seen parked on the runway's ramp.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife representation, on Palmyra, Navassa, and Baker Islands with no harmful impact to those island habitats.
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wrecked on the atoll in October 1870. The crew was able to abandon ship, but not much was saved. A crew of five sailed the
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Kure's LORAN base had a 625-foot high (191 m) radio tower that was later demolished when operations ended.
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The camp from survivors of a shipwreck on Kure in the 19th century. At the time it was called Ocean Island.
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Kure Atoll is noted as the location of various shipwrecks: Some of the noted wrecks at the atoll include:
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joined the Coast Guard for the express purpose of getting to spend a one-year tour of duty on Kure Island.
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subsidence of the mountain. Currently the atoll is warmed by the pools of water at the ends of the warm
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1971–72 – Callsign: KH6EDY—The U.S. Coast Guard Kure Island LORAN station's callsign.
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was found in 2008. Many of the crews survived by living on Kure until they could leave the island.
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Kure's Green Island was home to a radio geolocation station from the early 1960s to 1992. Called
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was a whaling ship that wrecked on Kure Atoll in 1842. The crew was rescued after a few months.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary
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In 1960, construction began on a LORAN base and it was finished in 1961. Also in 1961, the tug
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State of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resource—Division of Forestry and Wildlife
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1970  – Callsign: W7UXP/KH6 - October by WB2OIF, KH6HCM/W7UXP, KH6HGP/W7WOX
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As of 2002, 92 species of algae have been discovered in the central lagoon of Kure Atoll.
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an eye on the island, and they also try to clean up trash that washes up on the island.
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Northwestern Hawaiian Islands/Kure Atoll Assessment and Monitoring Program Final Report
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Because of its particularly remote location, Kure Atoll has been the scene of several
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was used for any flat island with reefs. The northwestern islands are associated with
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shipwrecked in 1886, and the crew was able to reach Kauai but some lives were lost.
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in the Pacific Ocean 48 nautical miles (89 km; 55 mi) west-northwest of
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was found in 2003. The research dive studying the wreck was featured in the book
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Walsh, William J.; Okano, Ryan; Nishimoto, Robert; Carman, Brent (March 2002).
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Aircraft that routinely operated from the airstrip included U.S. Coast Guard
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The Kure airport had one 3800 ft. long runway, and is now closed. Its
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Isles of Refuge: Wildlife and History of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
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in the world. It consists of a 6-mile-wide (9.7 km) nearly circular
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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Information Management System
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The Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain, zoomed in on the modern-day islands
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Kure is located within a major current which washes up debris from the
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Satellite image of Kure Atoll (north is towards the upper-left corner)
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2005 – Event call sign: K7C. The team consisted of 12
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Map showing the location of Kure Atoll in the Hawaiian island chain
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Green Island has a wide variety of vegetation including groves of
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Udvardy, Michael D. F.; Warner, Richard E. (September 30, 1964).
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surveyed the atoll to produce more accurate charts of the reefs.
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Quick Facts on the Kure Atoll from the PBS Ocean Adventures site
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A Civil War Gunboat in Pacific Waters: Life on Board USS Saginaw
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station, are located on the island. Politically, it is part of
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were stolen within a year and the house soon fell into ruins.
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due to a lack of any weather stations present on Kure Atoll.
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Honolulu January 1986 At the End of the Chain by Brian Nicol
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Eye of the albatross : visions of hope and survival
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Some green sea turtles come ashore on a Kure Atoll beach
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The geological history of Kure is generally similar to
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Biological Resources Division Haleakalā Field Station.
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jet airliner made an emergency landing at Kure Atoll.
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Starr, Forest; Martz, Kim; Loope, Lloyd (June 2001).
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long-term impact of this and other wrecks within the
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Photo of Green Island shot from the air (1968/2/27)
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Chief of Naval Operations. September 1992. 2672:. Dulles, Virginia: Potomac Books. pp.  1212: 744:, but Kure lies close to what is called the 589:Seabirds known to be at Kure in one survey: 3197:"The 2005 Cordell Expedition to Kure Atoll" 3139: 2861:. International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2835:Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument 2760:"Population Ecology of the Polynesian Rat, 2529:. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, 2464:. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, 2430:. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library, 2313:Kenyon, Karl W.; Rice, Dale W. (May 1958). 2283: 2281: 2279: 2148: 996:Between 1963 and 1965, the Polynesian rat ( 4185: 4171: 3623: 3609: 3582:Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument 3505: 3491: 3191: 3189: 2880:Shallanberger, Robert J. 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Mookini (2004). 1540:Climate data for Kure Atoll 1181:1997 – Event 140:Show map of Hawaiian Islands 7: 3219:"Loran Station Kure Island" 3108:Kaya, Travis (2010-07-24). 2813:"Loran Station Kure Island" 2064: 2013:Average precipitation days 1799:Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 1659:Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 1258: 1051:City and County of Honolulu 1012:Great Pacific garbage patch 566:), there are two groves of 10: 4814: 4016:2022 eruption of Mauna Loa 4006:1984 eruption of Mauna Loa 4001:1975 eruption of Mauna Loa 3465:Kure Island Nautical Chart 2531:University of Hawaii Press 2466:University of Hawaii Press 2432:University of Hawaii Press 2386:"Kure Atoll (Moku Pāpapa)" 2111:. Expand Papahānaumokuākea 2056: 1539: 1499: 1472:at near camp of Kure Atoll 1365: 1000:) population was studied. 958:Nakajima B5N "Kate" bomber 784: 110:Show map of North Pacific 4711: 4670: 4632: 4569: 4509: 4456: 4406:Colleges and universities 4353: 4213: 4201: 4064: 3986: 3896: 3831: 3818: 3807:North Arch volcanic field 3655:South Arch volcanic field 3643: 3578: 3520: 3480: 3475:Links to related articles 3364:www.airfields-freeman.com 2718:10.5479/si.00775630.103.1 2527:in Place Names of Hawai'i 2012: 1938: 1868: 1798: 1728: 1658: 1588: 1583: 1580: 1577: 1574: 1571: 1568: 1565: 1562: 1559: 1556: 1553: 1550: 1547: 1544: 1231:Global Positioning System 1213:LORAN Station (1960–1992) 1043:United States Coast Guard 939:Green Island from the air 441:United States Coast Guard 307: 302: 294: 289: 277: 265: 254: 249: 245:4.8 mi (7.7 km) 241: 237:5.8 mi (9.3 km) 233: 225: 217: 209: 199: 162: 154: 149: 83: 71: 24: 4238:Discovery and settlement 4011:2018 lower Puna eruption 3114:Honolulu Star-Advertiser 3086:Hawaii Business Magazine 2970:"Kure Atoll Conservancy" 2764:, on Kure Atoll, Hawaii" 1520:tropical savanna climate 1196:from the United States, 4147:Puna Geothermal Venture 4082:Haleakalā National Park 3055:The Honolulu Advertiser 2889:Atoll Research Bulletin 2706:Atoll Research Bulletin 1533:months (May and June). 1194:amateur radio operators 854:was found in 2008. The 813: 795: 765:growth to keep up with 704:White-capped Noddy Tern 614:Wedge-tailed Shearwater 572:Casuarina equisetifolia 511:International Date Line 384: 372: 53: 36: 3888:Pearl and Hermes Atoll 3825: 3560:Pearl and Hermes Atoll 3460:Kure Atoll Conservancy 3300:(1): 93. January 2019. 3223:www.loran-history.info 2817:www.loran-history.info 2428:in Hawaiian Dictionary 2297:U.S. Geological Survey 1518:Kure Atoll features a 1484:Young masked boobies ( 1427:Young masked boobies ( 1302: 1222: 1118:that wrecked in 1837. 1078: 1070: 1034:(PSSA) in 2008 by the 948: 940: 830: 737: 624:Red-tailed Tropic-bird 594:Black-footed Albatross 531:Monachus schauinslandi 506: 338: 330: 303:Additional information 4671:Pre-statehood history 4521:French Frigate Shoals 4361:Hawaiian architecture 3843:French Frigate Shoals 3824: 3535:French Frigate Shoals 3199:. Cordell Expeditions 2195:Safina, Carl (2003). 1469:Verbesina encelioides 1296: 1220: 1076: 1068: 1041:From 1960 to 1992, a 975:Yumoto Noriyoshi and 946: 938: 828: 735: 563:Tournefortia argentea 504: 497:Geography and ecology 452:unorganized territory 336: 328: 4688:Hawaiian Renaissance 4678:Bayonet Constitution 3775:East Molokai Volcano 3770:West Molokai Volcano 3146:ABC11 Raleigh-Durham 3030:sanctuaries.noaa.gov 2491:sanctuaries.noaa.gov 2130:Samu, Tanya (2004). 2057:Source: Weatherbase 1589:Record high °F (°C) 1055:Jean-Michel Cousteau 608:Diomedea immutabilis 4778:Oligocene volcanoes 4703:Territory of Hawaii 4571:Notable communities 4122:Mauna Loa eruptions 4021:Keanakakoi eruption 3318:Naval Aviation News 3061:on January 13, 2012 3026:"Parker Expedition" 1869:Record low °F (°C) 1729:Daily mean °F (°C) 628:Phaethon rubricauda 527:Hawaiian monk seals 480:Chinese sparrowhawk 476:Steller's sea eagle 419: /  180: /  21: 3826: 3632:Hawaiian volcanism 2974:volunteer web site 2842:2006-02-12 at the 2515:Samuel Hoyt Elbert 2416:Samuel Hoyt Elbert 2132:Geography: Year 12 1303: 1283:emergency landings 1223: 1079: 1071: 949: 941: 831: 805:Hawaiian mythology 738: 664:Great Frigate-bird 618:Pufinus pacificlcs 507: 468:olive-backed pipit 423:28.417°N 178.333°W 339: 331: 184:28.417°N 178.333°W 19: 4783:Paleogene Oceania 4735: 4734: 4729: 4728: 4722:Hawaii portal 4160: 4159: 4107:Kīlauea eruptions 4097:Hawaiian eruption 4026:ʻAilāʻau eruption 3987:Notable eruptions 3848:Gardner Pinnacles 3598: 3597: 3540:Gardner Pinnacles 2638:"The Wreck Diver" 2511:Mary Kawena Pukui 2412:Mary Kawena Pukui 2269:978-0-8248-2330-6 2061: 2060: 1092:The wreck of the 1030:was designated a 1019:Paradise Queen II 916:to the island of 807:, the brother of 791:Hawaiian language 598:Diomedea nigripes 549:have plant life. 381: 323: 322: 4805: 4748:Atolls of Hawaii 4720: 4719: 4718: 4683:Hawaiian Kingdom 4561:Pearl and Hermes 4295:Native Hawaiians 4187: 4180: 4173: 4164: 4163: 3863:Lisianski Island 3823: 3660:Kamaʻehuakanaloa 3625: 3618: 3611: 3602: 3601: 3555:Lisianski Island 3507: 3500: 3493: 3484: 3483: 3471: 3470: 3423: 3422: 3420: 3418: 3404: 3398: 3397: 3395: 3394: 3380: 3374: 3373: 3371: 3370: 3356: 3350: 3349: 3347: 3346: 3332: 3323: 3322: 3313: 3302: 3301: 3289: 3283: 3282: 3280: 3278: 3264: 3258: 3257: 3255: 3253: 3239: 3233: 3232: 3230: 3229: 3215: 3209: 3208: 3206: 3204: 3193: 3184: 3183: 3181: 3180: 3165: 3156: 3155: 3153: 3152: 3137: 3124: 3123: 3121: 3120: 3105: 3096: 3095: 3093: 3092: 3077: 3071: 3070: 3068: 3066: 3057:. 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Native name
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Satellite image of Kure Atoll (north is towards the upper-left corner)
Location of Kure Atoll in the Pacific Ocean##Location of Kure Atoll in the Hawaiian Islands
Location of Kure Atoll in the Pacific Ocean##Location of Kure Atoll in the Hawaiian Islands
28°25′N 178°20′W / 28.417°N 178.333°W / 28.417; -178.333
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
United States
State
Hawaii
County
Honolulu County
Time zone


/ˈkʊər/
Hawaiian
lit.
atoll
Midway Atoll
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
28°25′N 178°20′W / 28.417°N 178.333°W / 28.417; -178.333
United States Coast Guard
LORAN
Hawaii
unorganized territory
snow bunting
eyebrowed thrush
brambling

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