Explore a comprehensive conference session from the AGU Fall Meeting 2019 focused on seismic hazards and their impact on human societies. Delve into new approaches and perspectives on earthquake and volcanic hazards, fluids in the Earth, and energy resources. Learn how increasing population and development in high-risk areas have amplified exposure to geologic hazards. Examine the challenges of sustainable resource use and risk management associated with resource depletion. Gain insights from expert conveners and chairs from leading institutions such as California Institute of Technology, University of California Berkeley, and Virginia Tech during this 58-minute session.