Vulcanian Eruptions Description, Examples and Diagram
Vulcanian eruptions are moderately explosive eruptions characterized by intermittent, short-lived explosions of ash-laden, convoluting dense clouds rising high above vents
Volcanology
Strombolian eruptions Meaning, Description and Examples
Strombolian eruptions are mildly to moderately explosive eruptions characterized by pulsating or intermitted short-lived, discrete explosions that can go on
Vesuvian or Plinian Eruptions Characteristics, Formation and Examples
Plinian eruptions, also known as Vesuvian eruptions, are the largest, most explosive, powerful, and catastrophic of all volcanic eruptions. They
Pyroclastic flows or Clouds and Surges Guide
Pyroclastic flows, pyroclastic density currents (PDCs), or pyroclastic clouds are dense, ground-hugging, hot gases laden with volcanic debris racing down
Andesitic Magma Formation and Eruption
Andesitic magma or lava has an intermediate composition with moderate silica content between 57 and 63 wt. %. Its composition
8 Magma and Lava Types and Their Characteristics
Magma refers to hot, molten, or semi-molten rocks under the Earth’s surface, while lava refers to magma that makes it
Understanding Intermediate Magmas and Lavas
To understand intermediate magmas and lavas well and their characteristics, you need to know their composition lies between mafic and
What Are Felsic Magmas and Lavas
Felsic magmas and lavas are proportionately higher in lighter elements like oxygen, silicon, aluminum, sodium, or potassium and lower in
A Guide to Mafic Magmas and Lavas
Mafic magmas and lavas are the most common on Earth. The other relatively common ones are intermediate and felsic. Lesser