positive effects of volcanoes Flashcards
two positive effects
tourism
geothermal energy
where is volcanic activity a major tourist attraction
Iceland, Italy and new zealand
what does volcanism create
landscapes that are very dramatic and these attract thousands f visitor every year
example of this
300,000 people climb Mount Fuji in Japan every year during July and august to view the crater
what do volcanic areas also provide
hot springs and hot mud pools which attract people to bathe in them because of the benefits to their skin or for fun
where is this activity common
turkey and Iceland
what does the iconic benefits of volcano tourism include
increased income for the local area and foreign currency exchange income for the national government
what happen sin Iceland each year
the arrival of 2 million visitors is worth over 1.8 billion to the economy
what do many tourist attractions have
tourist services such as coffee shops, souvenir shops and restaurants located nearby
what are local people
directly employed as guides and drivers for visitors
how many people were employed in 2018
14,000
what does geothermal production use
heat from hot igneous rocks to heat water and generate steam which can be used to make electricity
what countries use geothermal energy
Iceland and new Zealand
what do geothermal energy use the rock cycle for
provide heat and power
where is Iceland located
on the mid Atlantic ridge
