Geography Oceanography, and Weather

Volcanoes

What are the two major characteristics of volcanic eruptions?

A volcano can experience violent eruptions or less explosive, more effusive eruptions that produce wide-ranging lava flows. In general, the eruptive character istics of a volcano are based on the silica and water content of the magma.



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