“When a volcano erupts it produces deposits of rock and ash in the surrounding area” (McDonaugh 60). From the volcanos that erupt the ash makes some of the richest soil in the whole entire world. Volcanic eruptions are very good for farming in some areas. As the article states on page 60 “Once volcanic deposits have been broken down, they enrich the soil both by adding important nutrients for plants and by providing excellent drainage.” This shows why what happens after a volcano erupts is very important to the cycle of some plants.
Volcanos in Hawaii. The volcanos in Hawaii have some of the most beautiful landscapes, but these volcanos are very harmful. The lava from the volcano could ruin a whole city. In some ways the soil that the ashes produce are what makes the great green pastures as nice as it states in the article on page 62 “The eastern slopes cover the area from Honuapo to the main entrance to the Hawaii Volcanoes National park and offer long, sweeping green views towards the Mauna Loa summit”. This shows the breathtaking yet dangerous sight of a volcano in