the Hawaiian volcano of Mauna Loa supports an extraordinary range of climates and ecosystems. Yet the slopes of the volcano are constantly being resurfaced by the red-hot lava that destroys everything in its path. After an eruption, the cooled lava quickly becomes a home for plants
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/volcanic-after-effects-0
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/down-earth
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystems
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/volcanic-eruptions
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/geology