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Volcanic activity has created a region dotted with thousands of islands, providing access to fishing, trade, and beautiful scenery.
Mountainous terrain from colliding tectonic plates and volcanic activity means that there is less land available for agriculture and that populations tend to cluster in the low-lying coastal areas.
Earthquakes threaten buildings and people on a regular basis.
Lava flows from volcanoes can threaten communities, as well as change the landscape over time.
Tsunamis that periodically occur in the region threaten those who live along the coast.
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