Thank you very much for reading and being the first to comment. I'm really glad this sparked some internal thoughts. I also too wonder why people can be so crazy to run nearby volcanoes. No protective gear whatsoever can stop you from being devoured by lava if you were to fall in a weak spot of rock you happened to break through when exploring the territory of unpredictable destruction. I commend you and give kudos for using "veraciously" in such relative context. It reads naturally.