11-19-2008, 07:58 AM
Considering some of the lava flows crossing Puna district are only 40 years old, chances of another major lava flow are quite high. It's amazing how the Royal Gardens developer thought it was a good idea to build that close to the eruption. Even more amazing that some Puna parcels of land are way inflated & could become worthless over night. Totally explains why there are no major resorts in the Puna area. My theory is build a really nice shack in Puna area and furnish w/ second hand furniture at lowest cost possible. If Pele takes it away then you aren't out that much. Or alternately build your house on stilts so you can move it quickly (small enough for a large flatbed truck).