Reasons people stay in areas at risk from tectonic hazards

• Why are earthquakes and volcanic eruptions not seen as a great threat in most people's lives?


  Because they occur infrequently.
• How do plate margins relate to settlement areas?


  Plate margins often coincide with favorable areas for settlement, like coastal regions.
• How can better building design impact people's perception of risk from earthquakes?


  It can help buildings withstand earthquakes, making people feel less at risk.
• Why might some people choose to live in hazardous areas?

  Some may not be aware of the risks of living close to a plate margin.
• What advancements help people prepare for volcanic eruptions and tsunamis?


  More effective monitoring enables warnings and evacuations before events.
• How can fault lines associated with earthquakes benefit water supplies?


  They can allow water supplies to reach the surface, especially in dry regions.
• What are some benefits of volcanoes?


  They provide fertile soils, building rocks, mineral deposits, and hot water.
• What are the key benefits of living near volcanoes?


  • Fertile soils for agriculture
  • Rocks for building materials
  • Rich mineral deposits
  • Hot water sources
• What is geothermal energy harnessed from?


  Steam from underground heated by the Earth's magma
• How does geothermal energy produce electricity?


  The steam drives turbines in geothermal power stations
• Which countries are known for using geothermal energy for electricity generation?

  Iceland and New Zealand
• What attracts millions of visitors to volcanoes each year?


  Volcanoes themselves, hot springs, and geysers
• What impact does tourism around volcanoes have on local economies?


  It creates many jobs in the tourism industry
• What types of jobs are created by tourism in volcanic areas?


  Jobs in hotels, restaurants, and gift shops
• Who often works as tour guides in volcanic regions?

  Locals
• What valuable minerals can be found in lava from deep within the Earth?


  Gold, silver, diamonds, copper, and zinc
• Why are miners attracted to active volcanic areas?


  Because they contain valuable minerals
• What often develops around volcanoes due to mining activities?


  Mining towns
• Why are volcanic areas ideal for farming?


  They contain some of the most mineral-rich soils globally