Chapter 18: Hawaii

Hawaii has many volcanoes that are both active and dormant. Bay area residents believe that Mount Tamalpais, in Mill Valley, is a remnant of an extinct volcano. It is believed by geologist that Mount Tamalpais was created due to its location near the San Andres Fault. Over time the mountain has risen from the earth's crust, while erosion has only left solid rock exposed in the highest peaks and ridges.

Tourism is a big part of the economy in both Hawaii and San Francisco. In 2010, San Francisco was visited by 15.9 million visitors. These visitors spent up to 8.3 billion dollars at local businesses. People are drawn to visit San Francisco because it is frequently portrayed in music, film and popular culture. San Francisco holds the third most popular tourist attraction in the nation, Pier 39 near Fisherman's Wharf (wikipedia-San Francisco).