Several eruptions of Mauna Loa ( the most recent in 1984 ) have threatened the city of Hilo , but stopped short . Tsunamis devastated the areas along the coast , with the largest in 1946 and 1960 , but the new site of the church was far enough inland to avoid destruction
most recent in 1984
1984 eruption of Mauna Loa
Waiakea Mission Station-Hilo Station