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Why is Iceland considered a positive impact of volcanic activity?
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Does Iceland have volcanic activity regularly?
Yes, Iceland has volcanic activity every five years or so on average. It's just mild activity and rarely is it anything like what Eyjafjallajokull has been.
How does Iceland make use of all its volcanic activity?
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What action is directly responsible for the creation of new land above the sea for the country of Iceland?
Volcanic action. Iceland sits on a 'hot spot' of volcanic activity.
Which European country had the MOST volcanic activity of any nation in the past 2000 years?
Iceland most likely, Italy has also had its fair share of volcanoes, but Iceland has continuous eruptions and other volcanic activity.
Which nation Had the most volcanic activity of any European nation in the past 2000 years?
Iceland most likely, Italy has also had its fair share of volcanoes, but Iceland has continuous eruptions and other volcanic activity.
Which European country had the most volcanic activity of any European nation in the past 2000 years?
Iceland most likely, Italy has also had its fair share of volcanoes, but Iceland has continuous eruptions and other volcanic activity.
Are there hot spas in iceland?
Yes, this comes from the geothermal water, heated underneath the ground by volcanic activity.
Is Iceland a volcanic mountain?
No. Iceland is built up from numerous volcanic mountains.
What is the cause of volcanic activity in Iceland?
There are two causes of earthquakes in Iceland. First, it lies on a plate boundary. Movement of the tectonic plates drives some earthquakes. Iceland is volcanically active. The movement of magma underground causes some earthquakes.
Why is Iceland more prone to volcanic activity?
The island of Iceland is situated at the join between two tectonic plates. These joints between plates are the places where volcanoes occur throughout the world as liquid rock (magma) can easily seep up between the plates causing volcanic activity.
What type of formation is Iceland?
Iceland is a volcanic island.
Two benefits of volcanic activity?
Fertile soil: Volcanic eruptions can create nutrient-rich soil, which is excellent for agriculture and plant growth. Geothermal energy: Volcanic activity can be harnessed for geothermal energy production, generating clean and sustainable power.
