Associated with the largest earthquake on 17 July, a NNE-oriented fracture or narrow graben formed on the southern flank of Gelai.

The main socioeconomic activity in these Maasai settlements include livestock raising, agriculture, and tiny microbusinesses.

However, human activities including as logging, charcoal burning, cattle grassing, and farming endanger the forest controlled by the Longido District Council.

[7] The volcano falls within a game-controlled area that extends east to Longido District, within Arusha Region, where strict regulated hunting is permitted.

This has caused an increase in the numbers of animals in the area due to anti poaching efforts provided by revenue from licensed hunters.