In a small area of Mexico, there is a community made up of farmers called Cuilotepec, who produces crops of corn, beans, and chili. Next to this, lies a volcano called Popocatépetl, which as suddenly started to shower ash, started to stir and started to shake this area. About 20 million people live within 50 miles of Popocatépetl, and many of these, including the people of Mexico City have already felt the ashes. At the …showed first 75 words of 315 total…

…showed last 75 words of 315 total…People are will to risk their lives and live near the volcano. These villagers believe that by performing ceremonies to god and ask him to look after the land, and pray for water that they will be safe. Officials want the villagers to be prepared to evacuate but they also have to be willing to accept some of their old ideals as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Williams, A.R. (1999, January). Popocatépetl. National Geographic Magazine, 195 (1), 120-137.