Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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The thought of living near an active volcano probably sounds like an unimaginable risk to you – and rightly so.
Key Points:
- The thought of living near an active volcano probably sounds like an unimaginable risk to you – and rightly so.
- An active volcano is never safe and can turn a forested hillside into a lifeless wasteland in a matter of seconds.
- Yet 500 million people worldwide live and work under the shadow of active volcanoes.
- Striking landscapes, unique geological features and the thrill of proximity draw tourists to active volcanoes worldwide.