12 Questions
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by fountain lava?
Strombolian
What distinguishes a Plinian eruption from other types of volcanic eruptions?
Explosive gas and pyroclastics eruption
Which type of volcanic eruption is stream-driven due to hot rocks coming in contact with water?
Phreatic
What characteristic defines a Phreatomagmatic eruption?
Violent eruption due to water and magma contact
Which type of volcanic eruption is short-lived but may be an onset for a larger eruption?
Phreatic
What is characteristic of a Vulcanian eruption?
20 km tall eruption columns
What are the three general types of volcanoes classified based on the shape of their cones?
Shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and composite cones
What is the main difference between a crater and a caldera on a volcano?
A crater is funnel-shaped while a caldera is formed by wall collapse after an explosive eruption
What can be observed after an explosive eruption of a volcano?
A cone-shaped structure may be produced or changes on the slope can be seen
What do the emissions of a volcano provide clues about?
Materials found inside the Earth
Which type of eruption is characterized by being very explosive?
Plinian eruption
What happens to form a caldera on a volcano?
Part of the wall collapses following an explosive eruption
Test your knowledge on the classification of volcanic eruptions based on the magma's water content and eruption styles such as phreatic, phreatomagmatic, and more. Understand the differences between wet and dry volcanoes and their unique characteristics.
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