Volcanoes - Sometimes there's a good side to a down side
Sometimes there's a good side to a down side
The citizens of Pompeii and others who died because of volcanic eruptions would certainly disagree that there is any positive side to this natural disaster; but volcanic eruptions do have some good effects. If an eruption produces a layer of ash less than 8 inches (20 centimeters) thick, farmers get a free, nutritient-rich natural fertilizer blanketing their land. For example, the ash from Mount Vesuvius helps the grapes grow in that area's wine region. Although the 20 feet (6 meters) of ash that covered Pompeii smothered every living thing, the ash also preserved the city, its artifacts, and its inhabitants. Archeological findings have shown us in detail the civilization of an ancient people who were lively, cultured, and gifted.
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