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I live near Yellowstone (as in going there, seeing the sights and going home is a day trip with time to spare) and always tell people that we're the lucky ones.

by Crisco 9y ago

I live near Yellowstone (as in going there, seeing the sights and going home is a day trip with time to spare) and always tell people that we're the lucky ones. If the Yellowstone volcano ever goes in our lifetime we'll die instantly. If it goes off, most of the populated world is going to die anyways, might as well be the first.

transverse 9y ago
Yes, but it doesn't have to be this way. That is the whole point of the article.
erdle 9y ago
what are property taxes like?
- Crisco 9y ago
  Something like 0.79% assessed value in my country on average. It's supposedly one of the lowest in the nation. The general cost of living is pretty low when compared to most places in the States and being so close to Yellowstone and other national and state parks is nice.
steve19 9y ago
Serious question: is your house insured against volcano?
- Crisco 9y ago
  No, I'm pretty sure there would be no one to make a claim even if they were.
  - steve19 9y ago
    Eruptions are preceded by earthquakes, venting and other events. I think there is a good chance people would evacuate from a smaller eruption (verses a life on earth extinction event)