Blog Post 3

Welcome Back!

Every time I come back to continue our exploration of this wonderful island I get goosebumps because there is so much to learn and discover.

This blog we will be exploring several different aspects of the island an how they make it the unique and extraordinary region it is.

Now if you didn't know, Bora Bora is known for its exotic beach resorts and has major vacation appeal because of its wonderful weather during the winter months throughout the world.  As you can see from the chart below, the island has its highest temperatures from December through April! 

Bora Bora's average annual temperatures

The equator is located at 0 degrees Latitude and Bora Bora's coordinates are 16.4944° S, 151.7364° W.  I  bring this to your attention because there are things called climate zones which are created because of global isolation.  Bora Bora resides in the Equatorial and tropical climate zone which has relativity has a wet and a dry season.  If you live in the Northern hemisphere the island's season would be opposite to those that we are used to.

Something that makes Bora Bora an great location for a vacation is the fact that there is rarely any cyclones or hurricanes.  French Polynesia is on the eastern edge of the South Pacific cyclone/hurricane belt. So it's rare to have cyclones in Bora Bora. Historically, storms caused by tropical depressions and other El Nino effects have usually occurred in February and March. The last one to pass through Bora Bora was in early 2010.

Calm waters and rare cyclone and hurricane weather allows these bungalows to be built on the island with little worry.

Although humans have made this island a main vacation spot, they have done rather well not destroying or damaging its natural habitat and climate.  Global climate change is happening but this island's climate hasn't been affected majorly yet.  It maintains its 80 degree weather nearly all year long and even though the island is becoming more popular its environment seems to be safe.

 Thanks for joining me on the geographical exploration and study of the island of Bora Bora!

Until next time y'all,

Peace and Love!