Although it is true that not all of these people are located in areas of high risk, the economic and social impact that a major eruption of Popocatepetl would have on them would be extremely bad for the area.
Kuigi on tõsi, et mitte kõik need inimesed ei ela väga ohtlikes piirkondades, põhjustaks mõni suurem Popocatepetli purse sellele piirkonnale äärmiselt suurt majanduslikku ja sotsiaalset kahju.