James P. Kauahikaua: key obituary facts
Is James P. Kauahikaua dead? Yes. James P. Kauahikaua died on October 16, 2023, at age 72.
Cause of death: James P. Kauahikaua's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was James P. Kauahikaua known for?
He was known as American geophysicist and volcanologist and first Native Hawaiian scientist-in-charge of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
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American geophysicist and volcanologist and first Native Hawaiian scientist-in-charge of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Died on Monday October 16th 2023