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Why do the other Hawaiian Islands not have active volcanoes?
The Hawaiian Island chain was formed by volcanic activity below the surface of the sea from a “hot spot”. As they move northwest, they become less volcanic-ally active. Some of the younger volcanoes remain active, and today, visitors can take tours to see active lava flowing into the ocean on the Big Island.
How are people’s lives affected by volcanoes?
Fast-moving lava can kill people and falling ash can make it hard for them to breathe. They can also die from famine, fires and earthquakes which can be related to volcanoes. People can lose their possessions as volcanoes can destroy houses, roads and fields.
How do volcanoes affect people in Hawaii?
However, it can be dangerous for people with respiratory problems. The continuous eruption at Kilauea presents some new problems. Long term exposure to volcanic fumes may aggravate existing respiratory problems. It may also cause headaches and fatigue in regularly healthy people.
Why do people not live near a volcano?
In addition, the thermal energy from some volcanoes can be used to generate electric power. But if you live too close to a volcano—and it erupts—it can be lethal. If you live with a volcano like Merapi, it’;s wise to watch it closely. Volcanoes provide fertile soil–as well as deadly hot hurricanes of lava and ash.
How do volcanic eruptions affect humans and the environment?
Volcanoes can impact climate change. During major explosive eruptions huge amounts of volcanic gas, aerosol droplets, and ash are injected into the stratosphere. But volcanic gases like sulfur dioxide can cause global cooling, while volcanic carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, has the potential to promote global warming.
Is it safe to live in volcano Hawaii?
Many visitors ask local residents if it is safe to live next to an active volcano and the answer is a resounding, yes! Hawaii Island’s Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes are both located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.