GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

VOLCANOES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do so many people live near volcanoes?
A
Mineral rich soil
B
Geothermal Energy
C
Tourism
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For starters, many people depend on volcanoes for their survival. The geothermal energy of a volcano can power technological systems for nearby communities. Soil near active volcanoes is often rich in mineral deposits and provides excellent farming opportunities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every year millions of tourists visit active and dormant volcanoes. They want to see the fantastic scenery. They enjoy beautiful sunsets and take spectacular photographs of eruptions. Some even do more extreme activities like climbing volcanic mountains or taking a hot air balloon trip over the volcano.

Detailed explanation-3: -Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are powerfully destructive. People have died from volcanic blasts. Volcanic eruptions can result in additional threats to health, such as floods, mudslides, power outages, drinking water contamination, and wildfires.

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