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Volcanic Eruptions
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Strombolian Eruption
Moderately explosive eruptions characterized by short-lived, cinder-producing bursts of lava.
Submarine Eruption
An eruption that occurs beneath the ocean surface, which can build new islands or seamounts but is often unnoticed.
Vulcanian Eruption
Explosive eruptions that eject dense clouds of ash-laden gas and large bombs of lava.
Pelean Eruption
Highly explosive eruptions that can produce devastating pyroclastic flows and surges, which are hot ash, lava fragments, and gas.
Plinian Eruption
Extremely explosive eruptions marked by their capability to produce high altitude ash columns and pyroclastic flows.
Hawaiian Eruption
A gentle type of eruption characterized by effusive emission of highly fluid lava with low gas content.
Phreatomagmatic Eruption
Eruptions caused by the interaction between water and magma, leading to violent steam-driven explosions.
Surtseyan Eruption
A type of volcanic eruption caused by the explosive interaction of water and lava, typically occurring in shallow seas or lakes.
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