In buying the property, you are warned that your property is rated from 1 to 8, lower numbers being higher in probability that it will be wiped out by lava in case of an eruption, in the sales contract. My friend owns property that is a "3".

If you go down to the eastern edge of the flow from Kiluea, you can see people's homes that have been built right on the edge of that flow since it started. Remember, it's still flowing today, and people are still buying/building homes not more than a few miles from it.

But yes, Dan, I agree that it is their right to build and buy where ever they wish. I just don't want my money bailing them out for their stupid mistakes later.

MrPex