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Contributions of volcanic lakes to the development of Uganda
Positive contribution
- They re used for tourist attraction such as the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.
- They are used for transport of goods and serveces.
- Source of fish for people
- Source of domestic and industrial water
- Source of minerals e.g. Lake Katwe is source of salt
- Habitat for wild animals such as birds
- These lakes have encourages research and education e.g. research on fisheries on lake Bunyonyi and field study toursby different institutions
- They modify climate through local chilling effect
- Lakes have papyrus swamps that are source of local materials for local crafts.
- Landing sites on these lakes have developed into urban centers.
Negative contribution
- Habitat for dangerous animals like snakes on Lake Bunyonyi.
- Spread of diseases such as bilhazia
- Form barriers to the development of transport and communication lines
- Associated with fatal accidents
- Some lakes like Nyamunuka pollute the air with their evil gases
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