diff --git a/src/engine/InterestManagement/Terrain.java b/src/engine/InterestManagement/Terrain.java
index 327fc06c..3254d547 100644
--- a/src/engine/InterestManagement/Terrain.java
+++ b/src/engine/InterestManagement/Terrain.java
@@ -170,7 +170,8 @@ public class Terrain {
 
             return interpolatedHeight;
         } catch (Exception e) {
-            throw new RuntimeException(e);
+            Logger.error(this.zone.zoneName + ":" + this.zone.getObjectUUID());
+            return 0;
         }
     }