volcanoes

[bananasquash]

can anybody tell me the andvantages and disadvantages of living next to a volcano? And preferably science(chemistry) related? please help. asmany as poss would be best.

[HWKE]

Advantages:
Sulphur deposits - medicinal
Fertile soil - grow food very efficiently ( the reason most people return to volcanic regions after an eruption)
Inexhaustible thermal energy which can be converted to electrical power, so living costs could be quite low.
Tourism related activities. Many people want to see a volcano and the spectacular scenery which tends to go along with them.
Mineral deposits which may be separated and marketed.

Disadvantages:
Sulphur Dioxide gas
Sulphur Trioxide gas
Hydrogen Sulphide
Hydrogen Chloride
These all lead to toxic rain which can kill people and animals and destroy or retard the growth of crops.
Eruption
Volcanic ash
Earthquakes
Landslides

Can't think of anything else at the moment.

[lugus]

I think you covered just about everything there. Well done.

[ll_billym]

Disadvantages: High home insurance premiums.

[bananasquash]

WOW thankyou! thats more than i had hoped for

[Bob A Job]

(because i live on the side of an extinct volcano) I can tell you that you can grown the most fantastic tomatoes ever, they are very sweet and very soft and just dissove in your mouth. and the chilli peppers are mighty fine too.