Why people live in tectonically active areas

• why do people live in tectonically active areas?

  The decision to remain in areas prone to tectonic hazards is often driven by economic benefits that outweigh the perceived risks.
• what are economic benefits that outweigh the perceived risks in a tectonically active areas?

  Agriculture: Volcanic soils are exceptionally fertile, resulting in high agricultural yields.

  Geothermal energy

  Tourism

  Mineralisation in volcanic areas