It would seem building a home on the side of a volcano is like tap dancing on a land mine. But I live close to Yellowstone and I feel bad for the folks who lost their homes. We all roll the dice and sometime it comes up snake eyes. The caldera under Yellowstone could wake up anytime. You choose then jump in and take your chances.
Do they sell “the Big One” insurance in the “tri-state” area?
Yet, people are surprised when they go swimming in the ocean and get eaten by a shark.