HONOLULU (AP) -- Federal officials say most beaches on Hawaii's most visited islands are disappearing. <\/p>\n
The U.S. Geological Survey said in a study released Monday that 70 percent of beaches on Maui, Kauai and Oahu are going through long-term erosion. <\/p>\n
The study says 85 percent of beaches are eroding on Maui, while more than 70 percent are eroding on Kauai. The study says 60 percent of Oahu's beaches are eroding. <\/p>\n
The study's lead author says he hopes the study will help guide developers and local officials as they consider development along the shoreline. <\/p>\n
Chip Fletcher of the University of Hawaii says the study looked at more than 12,000 locations. <\/p>\n
Beaches are the top attraction for more than 7 million Hawaii visitors each year. Tourists spent $12.6 billion in the state last year. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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