about population growth around volcanoes thathave a potential of erupting on a human time scalethis is still a subject that is much debated in the educational circles of the world. As a whole, society would rather forget about the dangers that have a relatively small probability of happening in our lifetime like volcanic eruptions. It is easier for us to think in the short term, about "important" things such as what kind of car we will be driving in a few months. Only a small percentage of the population can realize what geologic history can mean to a civilization. The average citizen doesn't have the time, will, or the strength to educate themselves about the historyof the earth and how it may apply to their situation. As far as whether it is wise to buildmass populations near a volcano, obviously the first answer that comes to mind is of course not. After some close consideration this author might consider this type of building a population control mechanism. Survival of the fittest (and smartest) will strengthen the population, so in a way this might be a good thing. In conclusion it may not be wise to build a large population near an active volcano, but that does not mean that it is not beneficial. It is the opinion of the author that this kind of mistake is necessary step towards understanding and remembering the importance of history. Although it is a lesson written in blood the human race will remember these important lessons over a period of repeated mistakes....
