Someplace so beautiful and dangerous all at once-Mt St Helens

I do not understand how people still live there, or at least near there.St. Helens quakes concern scientists Its not like it hasnt had problems in the recent past, well at least recent to my 31 year old mind. It is a gorgeous place to visit and look at, but for my money if we are going to mess with volcanos I will take Fiji or Hawaii anyday.