Why do people live in hazardous environments?

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  • Created by: evansy
  • Created on: 04-11-19 12:36
Social reason 1:
Lack of education may mean that residents are unaware of the real risk
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Social reason 2:
People in poverty have to think about other things on a daily basis - money, food, security and family
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Environmental reason 1:
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions don't happen often and not many see them as a real threat.
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Environmental reason 2:
Volcanoes bring benefits such as fertile soil, rocks for building and hot water
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Economic reason 1:
People may be unable to move due to lack of money
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Economic reason 2:
Volcanoes attract tourism, so economy will increase in businesses in these areas as the tourists buy their goods
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