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Earthquakes: The entire island of Hawai`i is susceptible to earthquakes originating in fault zones <br /> under and adjacent to the island. Under the uniform building code seismic provisions, the zone 4 <br /> area could experience severe seismic activity between .30 and .40 of the earth's gravitational <br /> acceleration (G forces) causing major damage to poorly designed or built structures. <br /> Hurricanes: The Punalu`u coastline is susceptible to Pacific hurricanes generated off the coast of <br /> Mexico. Based on historical tracts and computer simulations,Hawai`i County is at the greatest risk <br /> of impact from hurricanes. (Hwang,Page 43). Hurricane hazards include damage from high winds <br /> in excess of 74 mph and flooding due to heavy rainfall and storm surgedue to low barometric <br /> pressure and the pile up of water due to persistent wind in the forward motion of the storm. These <br /> conditions can be exacerbated by high tide and mesosscale eddies in the central Pacific. The coastal <br /> bathymetry off Punalu`u shows no fringing reefs that could mitigate some of the impacts of <br /> powerful hurricanes. <br /> 7. Broken and or clouded land titles exist within the SMA boundaries. <br /> A consultant has confirmed that there are Kuleana lands that sit within the proposed development <br /> TMKs that have broken and/or clouded land titles. An access plan and consultation with regard to <br /> these title holders have yet to be addressed. <br /> We strongly feel that approving this SMA Application prior to addressing the factors outlined in this <br /> testimony will be a devastating hit to the natural and cultural resources and people of Ka`u. We urge <br /> you to closely consider these points and stand with the people of Ka`u and oppose or at least defer this <br /> SMA Application until all other components outlined above are addressed and corrected. We thank <br /> you for your time and investment in this very important matter. <br /> He `a`ali`i kid makani mai au; `a`ohe makani nana e kdla`i. <br /> Mahalo nui, <br /> `Aina Akamu <br /> Jamea Akau <br /> Michael Alexander <br /> Marshall Baji <br /> Shalan Crysdale <br /> Lily Christianson <br /> Jim Cocallas <br /> Pu`u Davis <br /> Trice Davis <br /> Elsa Dedman <br /> Guy Enriques <br /> Jolyn Grimes <br /> Alex Grace <br /> James Grimes <br /> Christine Inserra <br />