In 2015, more than 1 billion people, 14.3% of the globa population, are estimated to live within a range of potential direct impact of volcanic eruptions (i.e., within 100 km). Close to 60 million people are estimated to live within potential evacuation range worldwide (i.e., within 10 km). Your question is t ponder why do people choose to live in these dangerous environments? Should governments restric people from living in these areas? (Consider all of the potential ramifications here!)

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In 2015, more than 1 billion people, 14.3% of the global
population, are estimated to live within a range of
potential direct impact of volcanic eruptions (i.e.,
within 100 km). Close to 60 million people are
estimated to live within potential evacuation
range worldwide (i.e., within 10 km). Your question is to
ponder why do people choose to live in these
dangerous environments? Should governments restrict
people from living in these areas? (Consider all of the
potential ramifications here!)
Transcribed Image Text:In 2015, more than 1 billion people, 14.3% of the global population, are estimated to live within a range of potential direct impact of volcanic eruptions (i.e., within 100 km). Close to 60 million people are estimated to live within potential evacuation range worldwide (i.e., within 10 km). Your question is to ponder why do people choose to live in these dangerous environments? Should governments restrict people from living in these areas? (Consider all of the potential ramifications here!)
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