Case study : volcanic activity Iceland

Cards (3)

Geothermal energy  
Energy produced from the heat of the earth
Positive effect of volcanic activity
Steam is used to make energy which provides power to homes ect
Water is heated and piped into offices ect
Cheap and sustainable
agriculture  
20 % of the land is rich in volcanic minerals
tomatoes, peppers ect ore grown in green houses heated by geothermal energy
water is reused to water plants
cheap geothermal energy allows people to create artificial light which helps plants grow.
tourism  
2 million pus visit each year
black sand beaches, geysers, and geothermal spas
provides jobs
may lead to soil erosion ad increased property prices