Lava Burns White Shelterpod In Kilauea Video

This shelterpod was owned, designed and built by Mr. Paddy Daly who lives in Bellyacres Eco-village adjacent to Seaview Estates. Paddy was welcomed in to Bellyacres as family would be when the lava flows inundated the area in early 2008 and made it impractical (and illegal) for him to continue living in his private property.

The shelterpod was built on lava flows from the 80's or early 90's about 1000 feet from the coast. It was a unique design consisting of a small living pod resting on a large deck. It had an electrical system consisting of a solar panel, storage battery and an inverter to supply 120 volt AC current. Two large plastic tanks sat under the deck and were to be supplied with rain water from the roof through the gutters and downspouts which were in the process of being installed. Spectacular views from the deck and large windows could be seen in all directions.

Paddy was not only generous enough to allow visitors to rest in his pod while it was standing tall but also generous to share its dramatic end with the public. His generosity will continue into the future as he plans to leave Bellyacres in June, 2010, and begin a two year Peace Corps agricultural tour in sub Saharan Africa.

Good luck and mahalo to Paddy.

Recorded November 3, 2009

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dietzchris: running lava

DatabaseCentral: Who builds a building there?!!?!

contessaoreilly: You cant stop progress.

TheUndert0ker: wow!

alitamunich: My husband and me also used that cabin for rest when we went hiking there less than one month ago. It was lovely, and it's sad to watch the place being destroyed. There was a hand written note there from Mr. Daly welcoming anyone to use it. We would like to than him too and wish him good luck in his African tour.

volcanochaser: I remember meeting you and your husband out there.

time4aloha: Wow!.. Are you guys going to be reusing that roofing material? I could use it :)

alitamunich: Oh, yes, of course! We remember you too! ＼(＾▽＾*)

modemeyes: Obviously was once an observation hut...Still a fasinating vid, thanks.

TonyEtna1987: Nice video. You were lucky to find them at that time. The destructive force of volcanoes is beautiful until it does serious damage.

volcanochaser: The pod is only about three years old. It was built in one of the lots of the Pacific Paradise Oceanfront Estates subdivision which was destroyed in the 1980's. There was much construction in the area before the new TEB vent opened up in November, 2007, and the flows came in this direction.

buckbeak1965: House For sale, just a little fire damage, but great roof, no harm to the roof. "Cheep Cheep"

AngolaMurdoch: thank you shelter pod

DeathsBite: I woulda ran up there, taken that couch out of there and sell it on craigslist :P Nice video though! Shows that nature doesn't take your shit and has no remorse.

volcanochaser: The couch got out of there on its own at the last minute and can be seen at about 5:10 in the distance. But it's still surrounded by the active flow and its future is uncertain.

volcanochaser: The interior of the shelterpod can be seen in more detail in the video response posted by alitamunich, who visited the pod about a month ago. Some of the items had been removed by Paddy before the lava reached the pod.

lalabunney: do u ever get hurt? reply if u hate the adds

volcanochaser: I have my share of cuts and scrapes from falling on the sharp rocks, but nothing serious. The biggest hazards are falls from walking on the rough terrain, sunburn, and dehydration if you don't take enough water. The extreme heat of the lava generally keeps you at a safe distance. I don't hesitate to turn back if conditions aren't safe. I hate ads, but there is no such thing as a free lunch. There are no ads where I post my photos in the smugmug link, but I have to pay an annual fee.

gertgertgert18: Flashover on house 1:56 5*

gertgertgert18: flans demolish house 5*

1234567kozmo: dude i was there like three day before it burned

maddoxhell: awesome hut

prophilaxia: should have had Bear Grylls jumping and screaming through the building "if you find yourself in this situation with red hot lava aproaching at 0.01 miles per hour and you are sat in a tiny hut a kilomiter away you are in REAL danger and should get out of there FAST!"

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