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Primary effects |
Injuries or deaths from lava/gas and ash. Buildings,property and farmland destroyed by lava and mud slides. Communications and public services disrupted by ash clouds and lava. |
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Secondary effects |
Food/water/shelter shortages. Spread of disease from poisonous gases and food/water contamination. Economic damage. Social problems. |
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Advantages of living near volcanoes |
Fertile soil after eruptions are good for farming. Tourism from hot springs, geysers etc. Tourism businesses decrease unemployment. Hot water may be used for power. Minerals near volcanoes can be sold like pumice to benefit the economy. |
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Disadvantages of living near volcanoes. |
Possible deaths/injuries. Ash clouds may make transport difficult. Property/businesses may be destroyed. Expensive repairs. Disrupted communicationn |
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Short term responses |
Short term aid is often given to poorer countries as they cant't afford preparations in advance. Specialists teams are sent to find people and fix vital routes/buildings. Medical teams and sniffer dogs sent. Poor countries struggle to rebuild quickly. |
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Long term responses |
Help the country and economy re-stabilise. It's also repairing and rebuilding everything that was lost. |
