Hawaii is an archipelago of eight major islands, atolls and smaller islets. Here are the eight major island names and nicknames, along with some quick facts about each. Also known as “The Big ...

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These eight main Hawaiian islands are made up of 15 volcanoes, which are the youngest in a much longer linear chain of volcanoes. It is approximately 1,500 miles of mostly uninhabitable atolls.