Eruption

• Volcanic Eruption


  happens when extreme temperature and pressure created by tectonic activity build up and erupt on the surface of the planet.
• Quiet/Effusive Eruptions


  characterized by runny lava that flows from the vent in a steady stream.
• 2.1 Lava Flow


  quiet eruption of lava that runs down the flanks of a volcano.
• 2.2 Lava Fountain 


  fluid lava sprayed from the vent or from the fissures on the flanks of the volcan.
• 2.3 Lava Dome


  created when erupted lava has lost huge amounts of gas that thickens the consistency of the lava.
• 1.1 Phreatic Eruption


  produces the steam of hot water heated by magma.
• 1.2 Phreatomagmatic Eruption


  water steam and magmatic gases that explode violently into the atmosphere.