Kilauea’s Repeated Eruptions Reveal the Limits of Federal Oversight Amid Natural Forces

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has once again demonstrated the raw power of nature by erupting for the 31st time since last December, shooting molten lava high into the air from its summit crater. While this display is mesmerizing—and even culturally significant to Native Hawaiians—it also serves as a stark reminder: no amount of federal oversight can tame the unpredictable forces beneath our feet.When Nature Defies Government Control, Who Bears the Consequences?Kilauea’s eruption is contained within its summit crater, threatening no homes so far. Yet it raises critical questions about how much Washington should dictate emergency management and natural resource handling in...