Why People Live at Risk Flashcards

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Give one farming reason why people continue to live near volcanoes.

Weathered lava forms nutrient-rich soils that give good harvests.

How can volcanic areas provide energy, encouraging people to live there?

Geothermal energy — steam from underground heated by magma drives power stations, e.g. in Iceland and New Zealand.

Give one economic reason, other than farming or energy, why people live near volcanoes.

Tourism — volcanoes, hot springs and geysers attract visitors, creating jobs and a multiplier effect.

Apart from economic benefits such as fertile soil, geothermal energy and tourism, give two reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from tectonic hazards.

Any two of: they believe a major earthquake or eruption is unlikely to happen in their lifetime; they have always lived there and their family and friends are nearby; they cannot afford to move away; they trust monitoring, warnings and earthquake-resistant buildings to keep them safe.