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Living Near Volcanoes: Risks and Benefits Illustrated by Indonesia and the Philippines

This exploration delves into the unique relationship between communities and volcanoes, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines. We analyze the distribution of volcanoes, the risks of eruptions, and the benefits of fertile land that attracts settlement. Through the stories of villagers fleeing Sinabung and the steadfast keeper of Mt. Merapi, we witness the challenges and cultural significance of living near volcanoes. Additionally, we discuss pyroclastic flows and lahars, offering insight into their causes and impacts, demonstrating both the destructive potential and the allure of volcanic regions.

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Living Near Volcanoes: Risks and Benefits Illustrated by Indonesia and the Philippines

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  1. Why live near volcanoes? Starter: describe the distribution of volcanoes in Indonesia LO: What are the risks and benefits of living near a volcano? Examples from Indonesia and the Philippines

  2. Feb 1st 2014. Villagers flee Sinabung volcano. It has been dormant for 400 years

  3. Merapi’s Keeper Oct 2010 Mt Merapi is an active volcano in Indonesia People flock to the funeral of MbahMaridjan. He was "the gate keeper", charged by appointment to the Sultan of Yogyakarta with managing the volcano's hidden spirits. He refused to leave the volcano when officials warned of an eruption.

  4. This 40 sec clip has no commentary-you are a BBC reporter-write a script to go with the images

  5. Pyroclastic Flow

  6. Pyroclastic Flow Two contrasting videos on pyroclastic flows In your own words explain what causes them and the possible effects

  7. Lahars What is a lahar? What causes one? How else might a volcano be deadly?

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