Risks and Benefits living near volcanoes in Indonesia

A good article which present the risks and benefits living near volcanoes

https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3091566/shadow-indonesias-active-volcanoes-life-goes

Why do people continue to live in areas threatened by volcanic eruptions?
Where are most of the volcanoes located?
What are the risks associated with living near volcanoes?

How can the risks be mitigated?

Opportunities to earn a living e.g. from tourists conducting lava tours, sulphur mining.  Tapping on geothermal power.
Of course for most the fertile volcanic soil would encourage cultivation and provide them with the means as they would lack the skills to move to the city for other work.
They are also reluctant to leave their village as their friends and family are there.





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