[glock rocks]

[SamAdams76]

That's so funny (and true).

I work in Manhattan, which is actually a tiny island about 13 miles long and maybe 2 miles wide on average. But a lot happens here that I am never aware of until I see it on the news or hear from my family.

When that cyclist attack happened a few months ago (when that Islamic terrorist drove a truck down a bike path killing 8 and injuring 11), I was only made aware when my wife called to see if I was okay. I was 20 blocks away and had no clue anything even happened. Everybody was just walking around outside just like a normal day.

[Reno89519]

It has more impact than the one on the right. The entire southeast area of the island is affected, plus the parks are closed. Tourism is limited. And the ash and glass clouds do shift. Hilo is at risk of shutdown if the winds shift north. With winds to west, which has happened in past several weeks, the whole southern half of island is at risk, is unhealthy.

I know tourism is only industry on island for many people and they are desperate for people to come, but read the USGS and state warnings! Tourism says come (but omits the limits on what you can do), health and safety says no, be prepared to evacuate, to have bad air, to have closed airports, etc. A mess.

[GOPJ]

Excellent.

[norcal joe]

Except the map on the right was made at least two weeks ago. The land covered by lava flow has increased significantly since then, and over 500 homes have now been destroyed. And there is no sign yet of it slowing down.

And as Reno89519 points out, the impact goes even further. One sad effect, ironically, is that Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed indefinitely. It gets over 2 million visitors annually.

[sheana]

We own land about 30 minutes north of the lava in Hawaiian Paradise Park. Every time I get a phone call asking about the Volcano by family or friends I send them that pic. Lol
We’re headed over there in September and everyone says......ooooohhhh don’t go! Volcano! Lol

[PLMerite]