10 Questions
Phreatomagmatic eruptions are caused by the contact between water and magma, resulting in explosive eruptions.
True
Phreatic eruptions are driven by steam and occur when water is heated by volcanic elements.
True
Strombolian eruptions are characterized by weak, non-violent lava fountains.
False
Base surges are high-speed pyroclastic emissions observed during phreatomagmatic eruptions.
True
The Taal Volcano in Bicol has been known to have phreatic eruptions.
False
Stromboli is a volcanic island located near Greece.
False
Mayon Volcano in Batangas has experienced strombolian eruptions.
False
Stromboli is often referred to as the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean' due to its rare eruptions.
False
Phreatic eruptions can be caused by the heating of water by tephra deposits.
True
Strombolian eruptions involve the bursting of gas bubbles in the magma-filled conduit.
True
Explore different types of volcanic eruptions such as phreatomagmatic and phreatic eruptions. Learn about the characteristics and causes of these explosive volcanic events. Test your knowledge on volcanic activities!
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