Why do people live near volcano?

Answer 1

# The area around volcanoes have very fertile soil due to the lava that flows out of the volcano. This land can be used very well for growing crops better than most other places, and thus generating income. # Volcano sites are usually tourist attractions, and the residents living near the volcano site cna benefit from this tourism either by selling things at the site or others. # Hot springs also attract tourists and the residents can make a profit by running the hot springs as well.

# Geothermal energy can be generated in the area, without the use of burning fossil fuels.

Answer 2

I think most often it is because destructive volcanoes happen infrequently enough so that memories of the destruction and strife have left the local stories and lore. It's easy for us to conclude that: "There may be another eruption coming, but it won't be for hundreds or thousands of years. This place has been safe for generations; it's going to be ok for me."

Also, areas that have recovered from volcanic devastation are often very beautiful places. The soil in these areas is often very rich and can grow wonderful crops.

People live near volcanoes because of the rich soil and minerals that can be mined. They also live there because of the energy produced. But one bad thing about living near a volcano is that they can erupt at anytime if they are still active and can provide a risk to all that live there. Just because it happens rarely doesnt mean it wont.

Answer 3

most people dont want to live near volcanoes unless they are dormant. many researchers stay on base near active volcanoes. people stay near dormant volcanoes because the area around high mountains like volcanoes are very pretty and there is lots of foliage.

Answer 4

There are a number of reasons. Volcanic soils are often very fertile and make good farmland. Others may be attracted by mineral resources such as sulfur. Hot springs associated with volcanoes serve as a tourist attraction. Some volcanoes are an attraction for hikers, mountain climbers, and skiers. Many volcanoes will go decades without without erupting, so many people who live near a volcano do not think about the danger, and may even by completely unaware of it.

Answer 5

People live near volcanoes because:

1. Fertile Soils - are rich in minerals, areas of old lavas can produce high crop yields, acts as a fertiliser to echauseted soils
2. Hot Water - can supply water at 87 degrees C to heat all houses in area, environmentally friendly way of heating every-ones water
3. Minerals - molten lava often contains gases rich in minerals, sulphur is one major minerals extracted from volcanic areas
4. Health Spas - minerals dissolved in the hot water cure various ailments
5. Tourist Attractions - people like visiting landscapes they are used to not seeing, with tourists coming the locals are benefiting with the money coming in and also jobs are available for the locals

Answer 6

Land near volcanoes can be very fertile, like me. It makes growing food easy.

Answer 7

Because the ash from a volcano makes the slopes and surrounding area incredibly fertile, so crop growing there is a breeze. People live there for the farming.

Answer 8

People live close to volcanoes because the soil produced from the weathering of the lava contains lots of minerals suitable for growing crops.

Answer 9

as you can get many different types of precious stones