Environmental
In Hawaii, properties affected by the 2018 lava flows in Puna that were covered by lava are now in which condition regarding title?
AA. The original landowners automatically lose their title to the state
BB. The original landowners may still hold title to the land even if covered by lava, but improvements are destroyed✓ Correct
CC. The new land created by lava belongs to the county
DD. Insurance companies automatically take title to covered properties
Explanation
When lava covers land, the landowners typically retain title to the covered land, though improvements are destroyed. New lava land (lava bench) generally belongs to the state.
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