A potential problem for a community that depends on beautiful beaches. It could also be costly to deal with.
Read more: Japan earthquake and tsunami: 20m tons of debris closing in on Hawaii | Mail OnlineTelevisions, fridges and furniture pieces are heading for Hawaii, as a huge amount of debris from Japan’s earthquake sails across the Pacific.
Up to 20 million tons of debris from the earthquake in March is traveling faster than expected and could reach the U.S. West Coast in three years.
A Russian ship’s crew spotted the debris - which included a 20ft long fishing boat - last month after passing the Midway Islands.