In the 20th century an estimated 75,000 people were killed by volcanic eruptions,while approximately 1.5 million died in earthquakes.

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This statement is true. According to historical records, volcanic eruptions have resulted in the deaths of around 75,000 people in the 20th century. In comparison, earthquakes are responsible for significantly more fatalities, with an estimated 1.5 million deaths in the same century.

In the 20th Century an Estimated 75,000 People Were Killed