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Volcanoes- The Positives and the Negatives

Volcanoes, they're something that can produce both positive and negative things for the Earth. Now, some people think that they can be more helpful than harmful, but to me, I find that volcanoes are actually more harmful than helpful. Some reasons why they are more harmful than helpful is that the lava and mud flows that are caused from large volcano eruptions, can cause the death of many people. Also, they can destroy the many properties in their area, which causes many people to not have a home. Another very negative effect that has to do with properties is the agricultural land. The lava flow can also ruin agricultural land, and while lava hardens, it makes things very hard for the farmers to come back, and gives a really bad impact on their crops and income. Another reason why volcanoes are more harmful than helpful, is that the volcanic eruptions can release poisonous gases, and if people inhale it, they can get killed. Lastly, another thing that isn't very helpful to us human beings, is the fact that the aftermath of the volcano erupting can lead to many flights to be cancelled. The reason why the flights get cancelled is because the volcanic ash can get caught in the engines, which can lead to plane crashes. After I have provided many negative effects of volcanoes, now you can see that volcanoes are more harmful than helpful.


Jack Thompson's Royal Garden Home Overtaken by Lava
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