New
Mauna Loa Lava Inundation
Maps Show Fern Acres in the Clear !!
The
U.S. Geological service recently released maps showing the most
likely areas that would be inundated by lava flows from Mauna Loa. The
good news is that none of Fern Acres is shown in the inundation area. On
the map, the red area is the estimated inundation zone. As
you can see (I darkened the streets in our subdivision), we're not in it
!! (I wouldn't hold your breath on getting better insurance rates though.) You
can also read the article about the maps that appeared in West
Hawai`i Today or go to the U.S.G.S.
site for more information (and maps of the whole island).
If you want even more detail on eruption zones and risks from Mauna Loa, then go here.