There are powerful energies that pass through the arteries and veins of Mother Earth.

Here is a map of the Earth chakras.
Ley lines and chakras are the arteries and veins of Earth. It is through these highways where powerful energy flows.

You can see Maui specifically on this map.

The Occult had been known to tap into these powerful energy grids to do their spells, witchcraft, and sacrifices. [They] think this gives them power.