Minerals are very common on volcanoes and with it being very common but not common for other areas of the world they can be very rich in cost. People love these minerals they find on volcanoes because they are great for building and also they are very good for selling to people who do not have access to them. With minerals and the attraction of a volcano it brings many tourists and they always love things to remember the times so people sell the minerals they get on the volcano and sell it to many tourists. “Hot gases escaping through vents also bring minerals to the surface, notably sulfur, which collects around the vents as it condenses and solidifies. Locals collect the sulfur and sell it” Stated by (The Geography Site). Minerals like sulfur can sell for a decent price if people have enough of it and sulfur is one of the more common minerals from volcanoes when there are much more rare …show more content…
An energy source that is an amazing thing for people who live in volcanic areas because the volcanic area can heat and cool their houses. Also with the energy it is very good for people who are staying in their houses for a long time and want to invest in something they will not have to pay more money for in the future. Turbines ran on the volcano are pushed by the steam of the volcano but not the direct steam because that will clog the turbine. People are starting to switch to this energy source because it is very efficient and easy to use. “Countries such as Iceland make extensive use of geothermal power, with approximately two thirds of Iceland's electricity coming from steam powered turbines. New Zealand and to a lesser extent, Japan, also make effective use of geothermal energy” Stated in the article (The Geography Site). Geothermal energy is starting to be used more and more by foreign countries and it is paying off for them for living next to volcanoes for the