Pros
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After an eruption the land is more fertile, which is good for farming.
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In some areas there are valuable minerals such as Gold, Silver, Iron and even Diamonds.
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There is money to be made in tourism after a volcano erupts. Tourists want to see the volcano and Tour-guides are needed, there-fore jobs are avalible. |
Cons
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Buildings may be destroyed and people are made homeless.
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People can and are killed-Scientists have estimated that at least 200,000 persons have lost their lives as a result of volcanic eruptions during the last 500 years.
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Clouds of ash cover areas making crops inedible.
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Poisonous gases kill people and animals caught in the flow of gas.
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Dust causes pneumonia and illnesses to the survivors of the eruption.
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Dark skies, severe winds and heavy rains may follow an eruption for months afterwards.
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The weather may be affected well after the original eruption. |
