Life on the edge: why Indonesians living near volcanoes won't leave

NPR | By Naina Rao

Published May 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks -- and most say they won't leave.

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