Why are farmers attracted to living near volcanoes?

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Paris Donnelly

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Hannah

The land is very fertile near volcanoes as it contains high levels of nutrients such as potassium, sulphur and magnesium (it comes from the volcanic lava/ash). This means it is ideal for them to grow crops.

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