Volcanic Activity and Island Societies.Most oceanic islands are volcanic. Volcanism produces a suite of environmental hazards that may have huge impacts on how societies ?do business?. Examine the various threat and show how they have impacted on past isl

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Volcanic Activity and Island Societies

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Volcanic Activity and Island Societies

Introduction

The geological activities that occur in the various parts of the world are affecting people 's lives in many ways . Volcanism is a phenomenon that has had several effects on the people who live on the volcanic prone zones . Volcanic eruptions are generally rare , but there are certain places in the world where these eruptions are very frequent (Kelman Mather , 2008 . Many people have been

affected by the volcanic activity in different dimensions throughout the historical period However , volcanism is a natural phenomenon that cannot be controlled by the efforts of the humans , and people will always have to beware of the eruptions . This paper examines the various threats that are posed by the volcanic activity and the impacts on the island people

The volcanic activity has an impact on both the humans and the environment . The eruptions are considered as human and environmental hazards , since they affect each aspect . The human life and the environmental well-being are jeopardized during the volcanic eruptions (Kelman Mather , 2008 . This activity can have an impact on varying scales , ranging from a local hazard to a global setback . Volcanism has diverse mechanisms through which it affects the environment and the humans . These may include the climate influence and the harmful substance emissions during the volcanic eruptions (Kelman Mather 2008 . However , the impacts of volcanic activity may be beneficial to the human...