Storm Surge: A Wake Up Call for Hawaii's Fragile Coastline Hurricane Lala bears down on the Big Island, prompting Hawaii's residents to prepare for what promises to be a devastating storm.
Record temperatures in the world's oceans and developing El Niño conditions have created an environment ripe for disaster.
The last time a hurricane made landfall on the Big Island was 155 years ago, but that doesn't mean the island is immune to damage.