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Phreatomagmatic eruptions are caused by the contact between water and magma, resulting in explosive eruptions.
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.
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.
Strombolian eruptions are characterized by weak, non-violent lava fountains.
False
Base surges are high-speed pyroclastic emissions observed during phreatomagmatic eruptions.
Base surges are high-speed pyroclastic emissions observed during phreatomagmatic eruptions.
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The Taal Volcano in Bicol has been known to have phreatic eruptions.
The Taal Volcano in Bicol has been known to have phreatic eruptions.
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Stromboli is a volcanic island located near Greece.
Stromboli is a volcanic island located near Greece.
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Mayon Volcano in Batangas has experienced strombolian eruptions.
Mayon Volcano in Batangas has experienced strombolian eruptions.
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Stromboli is often referred to as the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean' due to its rare eruptions.
Stromboli is often referred to as the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean' due to its rare eruptions.
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Phreatic eruptions can be caused by the heating of water by tephra deposits.
Phreatic eruptions can be caused by the heating of water by tephra deposits.
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Strombolian eruptions involve the bursting of gas bubbles in the magma-filled conduit.
Strombolian eruptions involve the bursting of gas bubbles in the magma-filled conduit.
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