Why do people live on or near the san Andreas fault?

Answer 1

Unless the phenonmenon are always occurring, you get a "not in my time" attitude.

Also, the area around some volcanoes is quite fertile, more important to farmers than "a little smoke".

Answer 2

There aren't many places which are not prone to any natural disaster. Furthermore, while there is always a chance of natural disasters occuring, they dont happen all the time.

Also there is a psychological aspect of i was born in this city its my home. They grew up in that area so they are not likely to leave. Just like you would probaly be more reluctant to leave where you live.

Answer 3

People live in earthquake prone areas for many reason. Usually, it is the home of their ancestors, and they do not want to leave. Other places like Japan and California have many attractive features.

Answer 4

The most populated regions of the world are also places on the earth where earthquakes occur most offen. This has happened mainly because many large cities were built long ago in coastal regions near waterways used for shipping. Thus, people probably will not mave away from coastal areas

Answer 5

People might live in an area such as California that's affected by earthquakes because their ancestors are early settlers, the job prospects are interesting, the environmenthas much to offer in terms of social opportunities and natural beauty, and the climate is pleasant.

Answer 6

people don't necessarily choose to live by earthquakes. that's just where they live. Earthquakes can be very dangerous and are caused by plates moving under the earth's crust.

Answer 7

Because, until the bad thing happens, living there offers other benefits. The land might be suitable for farming, or close by some other important resource.

Answer 8

I would say either they like living there, they have always lived there, or job oppurtunities