ICSE Class 9 Geography Question 12 of 15

Volcanoes — Question 6

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Question 2(b)

Write any three destructive effects of volcanoes.

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Three destructive effects of volcanoes are-

  1. When the volcanoes erupt they destroy life and property. The hot lava together with ash and dust destroy not only human beings but also animals as well as plant life.
  2. Agricultural fields are covered with layers of volcanic ash and dust making them unsuitable for cultivation.
  3. Huge clouds are formed after the eruption of volcanoes causing heavy rains which result in floods and landslides.