Wild Commutes That Make Rush Hour Traffic Look Easy

Volcano Workers

In Indonesia, the Mount Ijen Volcano on Java Island houses mines where many of the locals work. They climb over 9,000 feet to the top and then descend 3,000 feet into the active volcano. The thick smoke and burning smell make their working conditions abysmal. The workers often suffer greatly for the work, enduring burning lungs and damaged skin for a lifetime.