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Why do people live near tectonic hazards

• Minerals in volcanic ash produce fertile soil. Crops will grow well
• Jobs eg Los Angeles is in an area at risk of earthquakes
• People are confident that the government will help.
• Families have always lived in the area
• Volcanoes attract tourists. There will be loads of jobs in the tourism industry

reduce the effects of Hazards

• Scientists can monitor tectonic activity eg. seismometers can monitor earth movements and equipment can measure escaping gas
• Volcanic