09-04-2007, 05:34 AM
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I think what concerns me most is that the LOCALS (meaning people who live in Puna) think this one has the potential to hit Highway 130, at a minimum. That was the buzz when I was there.
But no one knows.
The difference between the lava flow and earthquake/tornado alley is we all have time to begin to worry and titter. If it was a tornado it would have been over and done with in the 2 minutes its taken me to think, and write this. Same with an earthquake.
I see that part of the problem of being able to fully prepare for a hurricane/lava flow/tsunami is that along with the preparations is a increasing heightening of the anxiety and worry about "what ifs?"
what if it does cover 130? Well just like in Kalapana - we would adapt. There might even be some plusses - Might be a big furture in having a charter boat from Poohiki to Hilo. Wouldnt have to worry about such a fast rate of influx of population for a few years. All your friends will come and visit to see the cool lava flow and you wouldnt have to drive far. (get my glass half full imagery here?)
-Cat