Science W1 L1 - Volcanoes (Types of Volcanoes According to Eruption) Flashcards
1
Q
it is a STREAM-DRIVEN ERUPTION as the hot rocks come in contact with water
A
PHREATIC (AKA HYDROTHERMAL)
2
Q
it is a VIOLENT ERUPTION DUE TO THE CONTACT BETWEEN WATER AND MAGMA resulting in a violent fine ash eruption.
A
PHREATOMAGMATIC
3
Q
It is a period of weak to violent eruption characterized by FOUNTAIN LAVA.
A
STROMBOLIAN
4
Q
It is characterized by a TALL ERUPTION THAT REACHES UP TO 20 KM high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall tephra
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VULCANIAN ERUPTION
5
Q
It is an EXCESSIVELY EXPLOSIVE type of eruption of gas and pyroclastics.
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PLINIAN
