Volcano acting up

[Kelena]

Yes, the risks are apparent and well known, in the abstract. I think what lulled some into complacency is that Kilauea has been relatively mild for a long period of time (Royal Gardens, Kalapana and Kapoho notwithstanding) and seemed to have developed a system of venting harmlessly to the sea.

It has been a very long time indeed since Kilauea flowed over Hawaiian Paradise Park. Not sure how long, but I think it was in the last century or before.

The new flow threatens Zone 3 (and other zones), which insurance companies, and consequently some buyers, considered a little safer. That's the change in the equation. Lava in Hawaiian Paradise Park??? It's been awhile.

There may be a temptation to say I told ya so, but that would be a little harsh.

People worldwide live near natural dangers, and this will become even more common as the world becomes officially overrun with homo sapiens.

Who knows what will happen.

I'm reminded of a song that came on the radio when I first re-entered New Orleans after Katrina, to see if my place was there. Sung by Billie Holiday, it went like this: For all we know
We may never meet again
Before you go
Make this moment sweet again

We won't say goodnight
Until the last minute
I'll hold out my hand
And my heart will be in it

For all we know
This may only be a dream
We come and we go
Just like ripples on a stream

So love me, love me tonight
Tomorrow was meant for some
Tomorrow may never come
For all we know