Tag: Volcanoes

While commonly associated with industrial use, with an estimated 650,000 tons used annually for oil extraction, few realize its origins are also natural. This versatile chemical, known primarily as an industrial solvent, actually comes from several surprising natural sources of hexane and is a regular, albeit minor, part of our environment.

For millennia, volcanic ash and weathered rock have enriched the earth, creating some of the most fertile soil on the planet and supporting civilizations. So, beyond rich agriculture, what is volcanic good for, and what are its many other hidden benefits?.