Living Near Volcanoes
Physical Geography
Volcanoes can be extremely dangerous, causing eruptions, ash fall, lava flows and landslides. Despite these risks, millions of people around the world continue to live in volcanic regions.
Use the interactive image below to explore the different reasons why people live near volcanoes.
Magmo's Missions
Living Near Volcanoes:
1a. Use the interactive image on this page to help describe four reasons why people live near volcanoes.
1b. Describe two ways that volcanoes can create jobs.
2a. Rank the seven reasons people live near volcanoes from most to least significant. You may use short labels such as 'tourism' and 'fertile soil'. The order is your own opinion.
2b. Imagine you live near an active volcano. Would you stay or move away? Explain your decision using at least two reasons.
3. Research one volcanic area that people live near, e.g. Mount Etna in Italy or Mount Merapi in Indonesia and write one paragraph explaining why people stay there.