08-26-2007, 06:16 AM
food for thought from an article in the Journal of Vulcanology and Geothermal Research:
"The perception of volcanic risk in Kona communities from Mauna Loa and Huallai volcanoes, Hawaii"
Even though about Kona, I think it applies to all of us on the island.
I can only read the abstract (link below), because I don't subscribe to the journal.
Ed to remove overly long link.
Edited by - KathyH on 08/26/2007 10:18:41
"The perception of volcanic risk in Kona communities from Mauna Loa and Huallai volcanoes, Hawaii"
quote:
our data show that respondents exhibit an ‘unrealistic optimism bias’ and infer that responsibility for community preparedness for future eruptions primarily rests with officials. We infer that these respondents may be less likely to attend to hazard information, react to warnings as directed, and undertake preparedness measures than other populations who perceive responsibility to lie with themselves.
Even though about Kona, I think it applies to all of us on the island.
I can only read the abstract (link below), because I don't subscribe to the journal.
Ed to remove overly long link.
Edited by - KathyH on 08/26/2007 10:18:41