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# Benefits of Volcanic Activity Volcanism, besides being potentially harmful, brings many benefits to populations, namely: * **Creation of new settlements (islands):** Volcanic activity can create new landmasses, suitable for settlement. * **Fertile volcanic soils (especially basaltic):** Volcanic...

# Benefits of Volcanic Activity Volcanism, besides being potentially harmful, brings many benefits to populations, namely: * **Creation of new settlements (islands):** Volcanic activity can create new landmasses, suitable for settlement. * **Fertile volcanic soils (especially basaltic):** Volcanic soils are often very fertile, especially those rich in basalt. * **Geothermal energy:** Volcanic heat can be harnessed as a source of geothermal energy. * **Volcanic products for ornamentation and construction:** Volcanic products can be used for decorative purposes and in construction. Exploration of mineral deposits such as those in the Neves Corvo mine, which extracts copper formed by submarine volcanism. * **Medical use of thermal springs:** Volcanic thermal springs can be exploited for medicinal purposes. * **Tourist exploration:** Volcanic areas can be attractive destinations for tourism.