09-01-2017, 04:50 PM
quote:Ever drive down Southpoint road? You'll notice a section of black lava just south of Kamaoa road, crossing Joe Nadeau's property. That flow was from about 100 years ago (give or take) and is less than one mile from DH. Now that the land that directed that flow has changed, another flow from that area will be directed more towards Waiohunu/Naalehu.
Originally posted by glassnumbers
Huh, I did not know about that! thank you for telling me, that's gnarly! I'm not a fan of guessing, so I researched Naalehu for you, and I can't find anything in it's history of ever getting hit by lava, in fact, it's apparently shielded from the lava flows. As for lava flowing downhill, Discovery Harbor has it's own hills to protect against that!
Though we don't "worry" about lava here, no point in that. But I'd still not flaunt it in Pele's face. It might be green and lush outside, but it was once red-hot flowing lava... and could be again.