The positive effects of Mt Etna's eruptions are:
- Lava from many eruptions a long time ago have broken down to become extremely fertile soil because of the minerals contained in the magma.
- Combined with the Mediterranean climate it supports great growing support/conditions for many crops
- The slope has many vineyards, olive groves, citrus plantations, and orchards
- This place of agriculture makes many people want to move here despite the risk