No, because their job is to teach, and by giving you work and homework, they are making you review what you learn.
Also, they don't get payed enough- (sadly)
The effects of living next to/by a volcano can be very deadly. If the volcano were to erupt, lava would burn down everything and you would be left homeless and the city (if there was one would be destroyed. You would also have lots of ash. Might not have a lot of time to prepare to leave. <span />