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What kind of volcanic eruption is characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
What kind of volcanic eruption is characterized by a large solid plug that shoots out to begin the eruption?
- Pelean
- Vulcanian (correct)
- Plinian
- None of the above
Which type of volcanic eruption is associated with high death tolls and large amounts of destruction due to the material quickly falling and flowing down the sides at high speeds?
Which type of volcanic eruption is associated with high death tolls and large amounts of destruction due to the material quickly falling and flowing down the sides at high speeds?
- Vulcanian
- Active
- Plinian
- Pelean (correct)
What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius known as, based on the eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum?
What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius known as, based on the eruption that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum?
- Plinian (correct)
- Vulcanian
- Pelean
- Dormant
Which category of volcanoes is considered active if it is currently erupting or will erupt soon?
Which category of volcanoes is considered active if it is currently erupting or will erupt soon?
What does it mean when a volcano is classified as dormant?
What does it mean when a volcano is classified as dormant?
Which volcano has been listed as extinct due to not erupting for over 60,000 years?
Which volcano has been listed as extinct due to not erupting for over 60,000 years?
How is a Vulcanian eruption different from a Pelean eruption?
How is a Vulcanian eruption different from a Pelean eruption?
What makes Plinian eruptions different from Vulcanian eruptions?
What makes Plinian eruptions different from Vulcanian eruptions?
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by magma reaching heights between 1-10 km with a loud bang sound at the beginning?
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by magma reaching heights between 1-10 km with a loud bang sound at the beginning?
What distinguishes an active volcano from a dormant one?
What distinguishes an active volcano from a dormant one?
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Vulcanian Eruption
Vulcanian Eruption
A volcanic eruption characterized by a large solid plug shooting out.
Pelean Eruption
Pelean Eruption
A volcanic eruption with high death tolls due to fast-moving pyroclastic flows.
Plinian Eruption
Plinian Eruption
Volcanic eruptions with sustained eruptive columns.
Active Volcano
Active Volcano
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Dormant Volcano
Dormant Volcano
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Extinct Volcano
Extinct Volcano
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Vulcanian vs Pelean
Vulcanian vs Pelean
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Plinian vs. Vulcanian
Plinian vs. Vulcanian
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Vulcanian Eruption Characteristics
Vulcanian Eruption Characteristics
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Active vs Dormant
Active vs Dormant
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