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Yes they are. The volcanic material which has been thrown out of volcanoes contains all the nutrients which plants require. Lanzarote, one of the Spanish Canary Islands produces very fine wines. The vines are grown in saucer shaped depressions in the volcanic material. This not only protects them from the wind, but also helps to direct the water from the morning dew down to their roots.
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Five5difference between volcanic and limestone island?
Volcanic islands have black sand beaches whilst Limestone (coral) islands have white sand beaches.Volcanic islands have fertile soil and in Limestone islands' is not as fertile as Volcanic islands.Volcanic islands tend to be tall whilst Limestone tend to be flat.Volcanic islands have many sulphur springs whilst Limestone islands have little or no sulpher springs.Limestone islands are formed from 'Secretions'of the sea and Volcanic islands are formed from igneous rock and lava.THANK YOUHOPE YOU LEARNED FROM IT!
What is volcanic ash good for?
Volcanic ash can create very fertile soil.
Why is volcanic soil a benefit of volcanic eruptions?
Because the minerals from the volcanic ash is fertile.
How can you benefit from Mount Tambora?
volcanic eruptions create new islands and the soil is very fertile so crops can be grown.the ash includes carbon Di oxide which is helpful for plants
What American islands are actually an underwater chain of volcanoes?
The American islands that are actually an underwater chain of volcanoes are the Hawaiian Islands. These islands were formed by volcanic activity from the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain. The islands of Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and others are all part of this volcanic chain.
What is the difference between volcanic island and limestone island?
volcanic islands have black sand beaches, have sulfur springs and have fertile soil, but limestone islands have white sand beaches, have little or no sulfur springs, and the soil is not as fertile as volcanic islands.
Why are southern Mexico central America and the Caribbean islands fertile?
Volcanic activity.
Five5difference between volcanic and limestone island?
Volcanic islands have black sand beaches whilst Limestone (coral) islands have white sand beaches.Volcanic islands have fertile soil and in Limestone islands' is not as fertile as Volcanic islands.Volcanic islands tend to be tall whilst Limestone tend to be flat.Volcanic islands have many sulphur springs whilst Limestone islands have little or no sulpher springs.Limestone islands are formed from 'Secretions'of the sea and Volcanic islands are formed from igneous rock and lava.THANK YOUHOPE YOU LEARNED FROM IT!
Why is volcanic soil so fertile?
volcanic soil is so fertile because it has silica which is very fertile.
What is volcanic ash good for?
Volcanic ash can create very fertile soil.
Are the Japanese islands volcanic islands?
Yes
Little small crater in Portuguese islands?
All of the Azorean islands are volcanic in nature and have volcanic craters.
What is a series of volcanic islands called?
A volcanic island arc.
Why is volcanic soil a benefit of volcanic eruptions?
Because the minerals from the volcanic ash is fertile.
How was fertile soil formed in Hawaii?
From the volcanic ash
What makes the land form of japan fertile?
The island of Japan was partially formed by volcanic activity. Volcanic ash and rock are high in nutrients, with make the ground fertile and great for farming.
How can you benefit from Mount Tambora?
volcanic eruptions create new islands and the soil is very fertile so crops can be grown.the ash includes carbon Di oxide which is helpful for plants
