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Explosive Eruption
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Summary
An
Explosive Eruption
is a
Volcanic event
characterized by the
Violent expulsion
of gas, ash, and
Volcanic rock fragments
due to the
Rapid buildup of pressure
within a volcano. This type of eruption can have
Devastating impacts
on the environment and communities, as it often leads to
Pyroclastic Flows
,
Volcanic ash clouds
, and the potential for
Significant climate effects
.
Concepts
Magma Viscosity
Volcanic Ash
Pyroclastic Flow
Volcanic Gases
Volcanic Explosive Index
Lava Fragmentation
Atmospheric Effects
Plinian Eruption
Volcanic Eruption Types
Relevant Degrees
Volcanoes and Eruptive Phenomena 50%
Speleology 30%
Geochemistry 20%
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