Indonesia’s Mount Merapi spews lava during an eruption on May 23, 2023. Over 250,000 people live nearby. DEVI RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Image July 13, 2023 Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors David Kitchen, University of Richmond For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.
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