Isu blog post (4)

For my blog, I decided to use a visual picture of a volcano erupting because it relates to the social issue of natural disasters/environment. The picture shows, the terrifying damages a volcano can cause such as ashes in the air, destruction of crops, and destruction from lava. Many volcanoes have erupted over time, leading to great catastrophe. My picture is an interpretation of 1815, of the volcano eruption in Indonesia by the Tambora Volcano. Firstly, the ashes in the air make it very hard to breathe because of the gases from the ashes. The volcano eruption in Indonesia had ashes covering up to 40 cubic kilometers. My picture will represent the ashes covering the air all over the city. Secondly, a volcano eruption can damage many crops nearby because of the ash that falls. These crops become infected by chemicals released from the ash because ashes may be poisonous. Lastly, the destruction of lava from a volcano can destroy the city and also kill many people nearby. My picture will represent the three key roles of a volcano because it relates to the same issue which occurs in the book. 

My picture shows in description the great disasters a volcano can create. This photo/picture relates to my book because a volcano erupts and effects many people. It illustrates the ashes in the air, which can cause death to humans and also, destroy the crops and livestock. In the book, Life As We Knew It, these two issues occur, making it difficult for Miranda and her family to survive. In the book, Matt and Laura (Mom) explain to Miranda what issues the volcano has caused, even though they live very far away from the volcano. Matt tells Miranda "The moon's gravitational pull is forcing magma through the volcanoes"; this shows that eruption has occurred (Pfeffer, pg. 121). Then, Laura says, "The concern is that the volcanic ash will cover the sun most places on earth"; relating to crops receiving no sunlight for days until the ashes disappear from the sky (Pfeffer, pg. 122). Lastly, Matt finishes off by saying, "No sunlight, no crops. Nothing grows without sunlight," (Pfeffer, pg. 122). These quotes signify that volcanoes can create a big impact on the environment, leading to food shortage and also toxic air caused by the ashes. My picture relates to these concerns because they represent all these issues by showing cloudy grey air as well as damaged crops receiving no sunlight. In conclusion, a volcanic eruption can lead to great catastrophes and give part in on going issues which are happening in the world.