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ERUPTION TYPE VULCANIEN [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
DEF

A volcanic eruption in which the lava surface rapidly solidifies because of its high viscosity.

OBS

This results in a build-up of pressure beneath the lava crust and a continuous series of violent explosions during which larger quantities of pyroclastic material are ejected violently from the vent.

Key term(s)
  • Vulcanian-type eruption

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
DEF

Type d'éruption volcanique très violente caractérisé par de la lave très visqueuse et d'énormes nuages de cendres et de poussières qui sont projetés très haut dans les airs.

Key term(s)
  • éruption de type vulcanien

Spanish

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