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Through surfing through this website, it is very clear that earthquakes aren't every pleasant things. They pour mental and physical pain and misery on everyone affected by it. They cause devastation to the environment and cost unimaginable amounts of money to be replaced. Why, after all the troubles and monstrosities that earthquakes pose, do people decide to live on tectonic boundaries, where they face the real threat of earthquakes terrorizing them everyday?
The agricultural industry thrives around tectonic boundaries. After earthquakes occur, land is pushed further up, thus helping vegetation flourish. Earthquakes are part of the process of shaping the Earth. The tremors also force the soil to churn and loosen, allowing nutrients and minerals to be deposited, creating very fertile soil. Because of fertile soil being distributed, it is much easier for farmers to grow crops, therefore, servicing for the country. Ultimately, fertile soil means that the economy can thrive. Although the climate affects how crops grow, to have the correct soil is invaluable in establishing a thriving and dominant economy that can service for its people and cater for their needs. When the earth moves, it establishes heat and steams, powering the geothermal power, a rich source of renewable energy that may become abundant and integral for societies in the future.
Some people cannot afford to move places. The truth is, there is no actual place on Earth that is completely rid from hazards. Everywhere is rigged with disaster and it is unavoidable. Furthermore, language barriers force people to consider changing countries. If you cannot speak the same language, it is very difficult to fit into the society. Also, certain cultures make people pledge their lives to their countries, serving their families. For example, in Japan, it is very uncommon for Japanese to leave their country to work or live abroad. This is because some people are used to the Japanese culture, and have their families living there. Travelling overseas means that their is no support or anything to lean on to in times of troubles. Especially in Japan, men and women pledge allegiance to their families - as families are meant to mean everything to each and every citizen. They cannot desert their families, and have to cater for their needs.
Some people choose to live on plate boundaries because they have a business there and it is very successful. The temptation to continue success and getting more money may make people not want to move, even if the place where they live is extremely prone to earthquakes. By moving places, you are leaving behind a trail of your successes, and it is not certain whether you will be as successful as you currently are if you were to move elsewhere. To cement a place as a powerful businessman is an achievement that was hard to reach, so it would be smart to stay in your position. On the other hand, some people are too poor to move. Settling into a new place requires a lot of money, and so people just don't have enough money to do this. Above this paragraph is a picture showing one of the busiest cross-roads in the world, Shibuya, Japan.
This picture depicts how, in an earthquake-prone area, the city of Tokyo manages to thrive in many aspects, leading the world in technology. Even though people live in fear of earthquakes, they still manage to live a perfectly normal life, not letting this shadow wear them down. The key is to prepare for the worse, not to complain about it. We are not capable of matching the force of mother nature, we can only embrace it and look forward into the future. As the saying goes: "Every cloud has a silver lining" - there is always something good that comes out of earthquakes, no matter how devastatingly low the odds may seem. Lying on a whopping 4 plate boundaries is no real pleasure for anyone, its just too dangerous. Anything could happen, and lives could change in a split second. Japan's position on four plate boundaries means that it has to brace itself everyday, instead of whining. For Tokyo, the only question is, how can it be that a population of over 13 million, one of the largest in the world, thrive in such an extraordinarily dangerous place?
The agricultural industry thrives around tectonic boundaries. After earthquakes occur, land is pushed further up, thus helping vegetation flourish. Earthquakes are part of the process of shaping the Earth. The tremors also force the soil to churn and loosen, allowing nutrients and minerals to be deposited, creating very fertile soil. Because of fertile soil being distributed, it is much easier for farmers to grow crops, therefore, servicing for the country. Ultimately, fertile soil means that the economy can thrive. Although the climate affects how crops grow, to have the correct soil is invaluable in establishing a thriving and dominant economy that can service for its people and cater for their needs. When the earth moves, it establishes heat and steams, powering the geothermal power, a rich source of renewable energy that may become abundant and integral for societies in the future.
Some people cannot afford to move places. The truth is, there is no actual place on Earth that is completely rid from hazards. Everywhere is rigged with disaster and it is unavoidable. Furthermore, language barriers force people to consider changing countries. If you cannot speak the same language, it is very difficult to fit into the society. Also, certain cultures make people pledge their lives to their countries, serving their families. For example, in Japan, it is very uncommon for Japanese to leave their country to work or live abroad. This is because some people are used to the Japanese culture, and have their families living there. Travelling overseas means that their is no support or anything to lean on to in times of troubles. Especially in Japan, men and women pledge allegiance to their families - as families are meant to mean everything to each and every citizen. They cannot desert their families, and have to cater for their needs.
Some people choose to live on plate boundaries because they have a business there and it is very successful. The temptation to continue success and getting more money may make people not want to move, even if the place where they live is extremely prone to earthquakes. By moving places, you are leaving behind a trail of your successes, and it is not certain whether you will be as successful as you currently are if you were to move elsewhere. To cement a place as a powerful businessman is an achievement that was hard to reach, so it would be smart to stay in your position. On the other hand, some people are too poor to move. Settling into a new place requires a lot of money, and so people just don't have enough money to do this. Above this paragraph is a picture showing one of the busiest cross-roads in the world, Shibuya, Japan.
This picture depicts how, in an earthquake-prone area, the city of Tokyo manages to thrive in many aspects, leading the world in technology. Even though people live in fear of earthquakes, they still manage to live a perfectly normal life, not letting this shadow wear them down. The key is to prepare for the worse, not to complain about it. We are not capable of matching the force of mother nature, we can only embrace it and look forward into the future. As the saying goes: "Every cloud has a silver lining" - there is always something good that comes out of earthquakes, no matter how devastatingly low the odds may seem. Lying on a whopping 4 plate boundaries is no real pleasure for anyone, its just too dangerous. Anything could happen, and lives could change in a split second. Japan's position on four plate boundaries means that it has to brace itself everyday, instead of whining. For Tokyo, the only question is, how can it be that a population of over 13 million, one of the largest in the world, thrive in such an extraordinarily dangerous place?