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Volcanic ash is very good fertilizer.

Magma from oceanic volcanoes creates new land masses.

Ash clouds reduce global temperatures, increase rainfall.

2007-12-31 11:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Prophet 1102 7 · 1 0

an excerpt for the link I will give to you (w/ sources)
Not all volcanic phenomena are destructive. The
oceans, atmosphere, and continents owe their
origin and evolution largely to volcanic
processes throughout geologic time.

Volcanic gases are the source of all the water (and most of the atmosphere) that we have today
Volcanic ash contains minerals which produce fertile soil
Volcanoes can provide refuges for rare plants and animals from the ravages of humans and livestock
http://plaza.ufl.edu/sykid/#3.%20Positive%20effects%20of%20volcanic

2008-01-01 03:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kristenite’s Back! 7 · 0 0

Yes, because it allows heat to escape from below the earth's surface. If the heat wasn't allowed to escape, the earth would overheat and explode ... say bye-bye.

2007-12-31 23:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by Photinus 2 · 0 0

yes actually....the soil near the volcano will become fertile land and it's good for farmers and this is also the main reason for some people to live near a volcano..especially subsistence farming method..
hope this help=)

2007-12-31 19:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by i love Mike He^^ 3 · 0 0

While it kills of plants in the immediate area, it deposits minerals and nutrients that in the long run promote plant growth.

2007-12-31 19:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by Damocles 7 · 0 0

Everything in nature happens for a reason. Volcanic eruptions allow land to be born, like Hawaii. Even though it wipes away all the nature, it allows for rebirth.

2007-12-31 19:42:06 · answer #6 · answered by littleme836 6 · 0 1

After a volcanic eruption, the soil becomes more fertile despite the initial destruction and effects.

2007-12-31 19:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by D-Train 6 · 1 0

Regrowth...look at hawaii..the most lush islands and they're volcanic in origin. When an eruption occurs its kind of like slash and burn farming

2007-12-31 19:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by hmmm.... 4 · 1 0

Soil gets fertilized by the ash of the eruption

2007-12-31 19:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by nonamehero2 3 · 1 0

Possible sequel to Dante's Peak. More work for Pierce Brosnan!

2007-12-31 19:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by weltall900 2 · 0 0

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