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What type of volcano is characterized by low silica magma and relatively nonviolent eruptions?
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∙ 9y ago
flood basalt, lava dome, and shield volcanoes do.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoShield
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What type of eruptions does soufriere hills have?
Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat has primarily experienced explosive eruptions. These eruptions are characterized by the ejection of ash, gas, and pyroclastic material from the volcano. However, there have been periods of effusive eruptions as well, where lava flows have been released from the volcano.
Is Mount Rainier an explosive or non explosive volcano why or why not?
It is an explosive volcano. Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano, characterized by layers of ash from explosive eruptions and cooled lava flows from effusive eruptions. The high viscosity and gas content of its magma are the reason for its explosive nature.
How much time passes between two volcano eruptions?
It is a variable. The eruptions of a volcano are not regular.
Does the moon have volcano eruptions?
no
Volcanoes that form at hot spots from many non explosive eruptions?
It's a shield volcano. Curtesy of a quick google search [from geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk] Shield Volcanoes Eruptions are typically non-explosive. Shield volcanoes produce fast flowing fluid [lava] that can flow for many miles. Eruptions tend to be frequent but relatively gentle.
Is a kilauea a super volcano?
No. A supervolcano produces extremely large, explosive eruptions. Kilauea generally produces relatively nonviolent eruptions that are occasionally mildly explosive.
What type of eruptions does soufriere hills have?
Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat has primarily experienced explosive eruptions. These eruptions are characterized by the ejection of ash, gas, and pyroclastic material from the volcano. However, there have been periods of effusive eruptions as well, where lava flows have been released from the volcano.
Does a volcano have to explode?
No. While eruptions can be explosive, they often are not. Many volcanoes will pour out lava relatively gently.
Where will there be volcano eruptions?
No one can predict.Also, there will be volcano eruptions at volcanoes mostly.
Is Mount Rainier an explosive or non explosive volcano why or why not?
It is an explosive volcano. Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano, characterized by layers of ash from explosive eruptions and cooled lava flows from effusive eruptions. The high viscosity and gas content of its magma are the reason for its explosive nature.
How much time passes between two volcano eruptions?
It is a variable. The eruptions of a volcano are not regular.
Do volcano eruptions affect the volcano?
Yes, volcanic eruptions affect the volcano. The lava being pushed out and reforming affects the volcano's internal and external structure.
Where in the US do volcano eruptions happen?
Volcano eruptions happen in many places but they mostly occur in Hawaii.
Does the moon have volcano eruptions?
no
What is a volcano built out of nonexplousive eruptions called?
A shield volcano.
What volcano is formed by violent eruptions?
Cinder cone volcano
What are the release dates for Kilawea Volcano Eruptions - 1920?
Kilawea Volcano Eruptions - 1920 was released on: USA: November 1920
