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The most explosive type of volcanic eruption is called a pyroclastic cloud. It consists of hot gases and ash traveling at several hundred miles per hour. The eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 was an example of this type of eruption.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoThese are the eight most dangerous / explosive volcanoes in the world.
1. Mt Vesuvius - Italy
2. Popocatepetl - Mexico
3. Ulawun - Papua New Guinea
4. Merapi - Indonesia
5. Nyiragongo - DR Congo
6. Unzen - Japan
7. Sakura-Jima - Japan
8. Galeras - Colombia
Ones with lots of silica
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∙ 14y agoEruptions of big, continental margin, composite cones or stratovolcanoes.
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∙ 9y agoRhyolitic (granitic) magma is usually associated with the most explosive eruptions.
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∙ 13y agoActive volcano with acidic lava and a plug over its vent.
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∙ 15y agoa composite volcano
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∙ 11y agoStratovolcano
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What type of eruption does MtFuji produce?
It is a composite volcano, so the kind of eruptions it has is explosive.
What kind of volcano had non explosive flowing lava?
mud volcanos
Did Hawaiian volcano have the most explosive eruption?
No. Volcanic eruptions in Hawaii are not usually explosive.
Was mauna loa a quiet or explosive eruption?
No, Mauna Loa is not an explosive volcano. It tends to be non-explosive.
What kind of volcano is mt st Helen's?
Mount St. Helens is an active stratovolcano.
What kind of volcano is mt st.helens?
It is an explosive stratovolcano
What type of eruption does MtFuji produce?
It is a composite volcano, so the kind of eruptions it has is explosive.
Which kind of volcano would be the least explosive?
Extinct volcanoes.
Is a Cinder Cone volcano A non explosive or explosive volcano?
a cinder con volcano is an explosive volcano
Is the Yellowstone volcano quiet explosive or both?
Yes. The Yellowstone volcano has produced several VEI-8 eruptions, the most explosive level of eruption possible.
Is a Hawaiian volcano an explosive volcano?
Generally not. Most eruptions in Hawaii are effusive.
What kind of volcano had non explosive flowing lava?
mud volcanos
Did Hawaiian volcano have the most explosive eruption?
No. Volcanic eruptions in Hawaii are not usually explosive.
Is kilauea a supervolcano?
No. A supervolcano is a volcano that is capable of producing extremely large explosive eruptions. Kilauea is a shield volcano. Most of its eruptions are non-explosive or only mildly explosive.
What kind of volcano is komagatakejapan?
Komaga-take Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. It is located on the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido and is known for its violent and explosive explosions.
Is the akutan volcano explosive or nonexplosive?
is akutan volcano explosive or nonexplosive
Is a shield volcano explosive or not?
Generally not. Explosive eruptions may happen occasionally, but most eruptions are effusive.
