Volcanoes have a positive effect on the lithosphere; the buried materials, burnt trees and plants caused by the flow of lava help in fertilizing the soil, increasing its nutritive content. The Earth's lithosphere is made of different structures, such as rocks, plants and reefs, all of which are vulnerable to destruction during eruptions.
Since we're talking about Religion, I am no expert when it comes to that but I believe the Christianity (Christians) dominates the west I believe that Judiasim and Islam dominates the south
