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John Pritchett: Weather Report

Nearly 40 years after its last eruption, Mauna Loa — the world's largest active volcano — is putting on a show and potentially threatening Big Island infrastructure.

By John Pritchett

December 4, 2022 · 0 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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Buy Real estate they don't make it anymore... except in Hawaii.

moc · 1 year ago

And that's exactly what happens sooner or later when you build on a volcano. Don't get me wrong, we're looking at buying a second home/lot in the Waikoloa area because there is so much there that we like to do but still, volcano.

JimP · 1 year ago

Love the humor. Had a good chuckle..thank you John

Stopthemadness · 1 year ago

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