Volcanoes aren’t that bad, sure if you are near one and they happen to EXPLODE your dead, but for Mother Nature and our Earth volcanoes are extravagant creators of soil. Volcanoes are above ground and under water, both can drastically affect our Earth, living things, and soon to be living things. How do volcanoes affect people and environments?
There are lots of volcanoes all over the earth some active, some not active, and some that will soon be active. We are not exactly sure how many active volcanoes are on earth but on land there “are at least a thousand identified magma systems –on land alone-likely to erupt in the future” (Tom Simkin and Lee Siebert__). However underwater there are over a million volcanoes. Volcanoes share plumbing …show more content…
The minerals are not immediately available to plants, it can take thousands of years to form a rich soil.
Volcanic soil is one of the richest soils on earth, the speed that the soil is formed depends on geographical factors. Ash contributes to soil formation, smaller particles of ash are more quickly broken down to nutrients. After the particles are broken down they enrich the soil by adding nutrients and giving better drainage. This soil is easier to till and are better for pasture growth because it holds water better for plants.
Most people have heard of the volcanoes in Hawaii but not all of us have seen one. Volcanoes are not the prettiest but the land around them are voluminous with life surrounding it. In Hawaii they have well reserved volcanic land, this land shows you transitions from seeing new lava to untouched volcanic terrain and rainforest. In Honuapo Bay there is green sediment that travels to Waiohinu Valley and they carries on towards the ocean. This extends to a view of the Kilauea volcano. The eastern slopes has long green views towards the Mauna Loa Summit and it has the mysterious Nicole Hills. The road rises from sea level to 4,000 feet above sea level from there you can still see the volcano national park. “The Kau Scenic Byway offers by far the longest stretches of unspoiled natural scenery to be found anywhere in the in habited Hawaiian Islands” (--__). Don’t let this beautiful scenery fool you these volcanoes are
There are lots of volcanoes all over the earth some active, some not active, and some that will soon be active. We are not exactly sure how many active volcanoes are on earth but on land there “are at least a thousand identified magma systems –on land alone-likely to erupt in the future” (Tom Simkin and Lee Siebert__). However underwater there are over a million volcanoes. Volcanoes share plumbing …show more content…
The minerals are not immediately available to plants, it can take thousands of years to form a rich soil.
Volcanic soil is one of the richest soils on earth, the speed that the soil is formed depends on geographical factors. Ash contributes to soil formation, smaller particles of ash are more quickly broken down to nutrients. After the particles are broken down they enrich the soil by adding nutrients and giving better drainage. This soil is easier to till and are better for pasture growth because it holds water better for plants.
Most people have heard of the volcanoes in Hawaii but not all of us have seen one. Volcanoes are not the prettiest but the land around them are voluminous with life surrounding it. In Hawaii they have well reserved volcanic land, this land shows you transitions from seeing new lava to untouched volcanic terrain and rainforest. In Honuapo Bay there is green sediment that travels to Waiohinu Valley and they carries on towards the ocean. This extends to a view of the Kilauea volcano. The eastern slopes has long green views towards the Mauna Loa Summit and it has the mysterious Nicole Hills. The road rises from sea level to 4,000 feet above sea level from there you can still see the volcano national park. “The Kau Scenic Byway offers by far the longest stretches of unspoiled natural scenery to be found anywhere in the in habited Hawaiian Islands” (--__). Don’t let this beautiful scenery fool you these volcanoes are