08-27-2014, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by snorkle
Lava diversion just isn't going to happen. Too many liability and cultural concerns.
When the The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle was recently discovered on Oahu, the state pulled out all the stops. Even flew in the experts from Guam who let the beetle destroy all the palms on that island. (Imagine that conversation.... "What should we do?" "Dunno, but don't do what we did, and do something that we didn't.")
That all being said, Iceland has successfully diverted lava flows many times. One time it required the help of the US Navy.
If the lava was on Oahu, they would be talking lava diversion, and they would be seeing what the experts in Iceland and our military could offer. But it's in Puna... enjoy your fire ants, lava fire, and all the tourists coming to watch the destruction. But don't expect any attempts at solutions. Wrong island for that.