09-09-2007, 03:19 PM
Here we go with the lava diversion again. I promise you it won't happen. Hawaii volcanoes are of the "shield" type, characterized by cracks "rifts" on the mountain's flanks. It would be like trying to plug a hole in a sponge, with absolutely no idea of where it's going next. I see it as a great oportunity to demonstrate man's foolish idea that we can control nature. I will admit that we can certainly "change" our environment, but mostly without knowing we're doing it (global warming). OK, so we've got a big liability issue. What we've also got that no one has mentioned is a big cultural issue. There are many Hawaiians who feel that bombing or buldozing Pele would not only be disrespectful, but dangerous. Don't take this lightly. We all live on an active Volcano and its up to us to adapt, not Kilauea. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if any of you have had a real estate contract that didn't disclose the lava zone, I believe you may have grounds for a lawsuit.