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Posted by Maya @ 18:35 on May 5, 2018  

The Big Island is divided into ‘Lava Risk Zones’ that are published and must be disclosed at a real estate deal.  Major insurers will not write homeowners insurance in the high risk areas.  The state sponsors a fire insurance program thru a local insurance agency that will provide risk insurance in lava areas, but it is horribly expensive and most cannot afford it.

Leilani Estates was built right atop the high risk rift zone of the volcano… lava zone 1… where the ground could crack and erupt at any time.  It is a stupid place to build and live.  But those people were NOT ignorant of the risks.  It is well known and published and disclosed.  You pays your money, and takes your chances.  Many would say “It hasn’t erupted in years.  We will be OK”

…or not.   The Hawaiians say you don’t mess with Pele.  She goes where she pleases.  This is her land, and she will take it back at any time.

Still trembling today.  The number of small earthquakes seems to have increased.  This is a major geologic change in the volcano, and we just wait and watch to see what comes next.

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