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Because of the large amounts of sulfur usually present where molten rock is close to the surface.
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∙ 10y agoMany volcanoes release a gas called sulfur dioxide, which has an unpleasant odor.
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Where do volcanoes occur the most?
The most volcanoes occur around the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
Why are foothills of active volcanoes densly populated?
The slopes and foothills of volcanoes are often supplied with very mineral rich soil. This population density around such volcanoes is due to this soil as it is some of the best soil around for agricultural cultivation.
Where does cinder cone volcanoes form?
cinder cone volcanoes usually form around lithospheric plate boundaries.
How do underwater volcanoes affect marine life?
Underwater volcanoes introduce substances into the water that bacteria can feed on. These bacteria are the source of nutrition for miniature ecosystems that emerge around such volcanoes.
Are there any volcanoes in Bhutan?
In 1934 there was a huge earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was estimated that around 20,000 human lives were taken.
How do most volcanoes smell?
They smell of sulphur - rotten eggs.
Why do volcnoes smell?
Volcanoes often contain sulfur, an element that can smell like rotten eggs.
Why are volcanoes are in the ocean?
Why not? There are volcanoes all around the world. The Pacific is HUGE; it would be amazing if there weren't several volcanoes around and in the Pacific.
What are volcanic rocks like?
they have a redish tint to them and they smell like fire... they come out of volcanoes...
What volcanoes erupted in the year 2009?
volcanoes all around the world
What can you smell in Costa Rica?
in Nicaragua there is many of volcanoes there and when you climb these volcanoes you may smell the sulfur gases. icuragua has many Delicious food's probably you will be able to smell these wonderful food smell.smell nature all the exotic places around thier and thats what you can smell in nicaragua!
What are 3 kind of volcanoes?
There are 3 kinds of volcanoes which are found around the world. They are shield volcanoes, cinder cone volcanoes, and composite volcanoes. Many of the most beautiful mountains in the world are composite volcanoes.
Why to people live by volcanoes?
because they smell like apples
How plentiful or scarce is sulfur?
It is relatively plentiful around deep-sea vents, but scarce in the earth's crust. It is plentiful in the mantle, and sometimes comes up around volcanoes, creating a rotten-egg smell. This element also is found in geysers, such as in Yellowstone.
Where do volcanoes occur the most?
The most volcanoes occur around the Pacific Ocean, in an area called the Ring of Fire.
What does it mean if you smell flowers when there are no flowers around?
You can smell flowers when there are none around because the smell can flow with the wind/breeze.
Are there any volcanoes around today?
yes there are
