Pompeji und der Vesuv am Morgen (Foto: Dr. Sophie Hay)

There is a fascinating documentary with Dr. Iain Stewart, I think it is called “How Earth made us” that shows how early human civilizations thrived in volcanic/seismic areas because of the abundance of nutrients in the soil and easy access to minerals. Volcanic soil appears to be extremely fertile and hence a lot of human settlements are situated in these dangerous yet fertile places.

Whenever I see this again I am reminded of that song..
*But if you close your eyes*
*Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?*

*Bastille – Pompeii*