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From the thousands that sprout, why will only 1 or 2 healthy
trees grow into the available space between other existing
trees?
Small sprouts will flourish as there is plenty of space on Earth for plants
to grow
Small sprouts will compete for resources as usual, volcanic eruptions do
not effect plants
Small sprouts will never survive in the soil mixed with volcanic dust.
Small sprouts will compete for the remaining space that has adequate
sunlight