Molten lava on Hawaii's Big Island could block main highway

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Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island. The molten rock could make the road impassable and force drivers to find alternate routes.

The state Department of Transportation took steps Thursday to remove potential traffic obstacles on the northern coastal route by reopening a lane across Nanue Bridge that was closed for repairs.

There are more than 200,000 Big Island residents. Amidst throngs of tourists, delivery trucks and commuters forced to reroute, Harrison said she couldn’t imagine the congestion. A shutdown could also affect major astronomy research at the summit of Mauna Kea, a 13,803-foot peak next to Mauna Loa that is home to some of the world’s most advanced telescopes.The road heading to Mauna Kea’s summit is midway between Hilo and Kona. If lava crosses Saddle Road on either side of Mauna Kea Access Road, many telescope workers would be forced to take long, circuitous routes.

The telescopes previously have shut down for multi-day or weeklong winter storms. “So we’re prepared to do that if we have to,” Matsuda said.

 

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Most extreme game of 'the floor is lava' ever played

Lay a tarp over it

THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THE SCENARIO !!!!

In other news, thousands of people made the conscious choice to live near a freaking volcano.

The post doesn’t even say which highway it is. That’s pretty awful.

Why wait for it to happen. Just get the hell out of there

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