Reasons to live at areas of high risk

• Minerals

  Settlements develop where valuable minerals are formed

  When volcanoes erupt, they spew these minerals out

  This creates jobs in the mining industry
• Family and friends

  Many people have lived in an area of risk their whole life

  They have supported communities and are surrounded by loved ones

  They feel like they would rather stay with these people and take the risk than leave their life behind
• Fertile soil

  Lava and ash erupt from volcanoes which weathers down over thousands of years releasing minerals leaving the fertile soil rich in nutrients

  Land can be farmed providing higher yield and a reliable food source
• Feel safe

  No eruptions or earthquakes for many years

  Earthquake proof buildings

  Good planning for search and rescue, evacuation through training and education
• Geothermal energy

  Renewable energy

  Reduces greenhouse gases

  Hellisheidi in Iceland produces 30% of their energy
• Tourism

  Brings money into the local economy

  Locals earn money from jobs in hotels, giving tours

  Taxes will be paid and the area will develop schools and hospitals

  Positive multiplier effect
• Monitoring = Using scientific equipment to detect warning signs of events such as a volcanic eruptions
• Prediction = using historical evidence and scientific monitoring to judge when and where a tectonic hazard may occur. Using knowledge of plate margins to identify where earthquake faults are likely to occur
• Protection = designing buildings that should withstand tectonic hazards or evacuating people away from the dangers posed by volcanic eruptions
• Planning = identifying and avoiding buildings on places that are most at risk. Developing methods that reduce the impacts of an eruption or earthquake before a hazard occurs