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What conditions make for a violent volcano eruptions?
magma and high silica content
Why are some volcanic eruptions gentle and others violent and why do scientists make a distinction?
It's because of the silica content. Some with high silica are explosive and violent. The ones with lower silica are gentle, and leak out. (might have it backwards. need to brush up on my volcano facts)
Does low silica magma cause explosive volcanic eruptions?
Not usually. Explosive eruptions are more often to magma with high or moderate silica levels.
Is mount Popocatepetl high in Silica?
Yes, Mount Popocatepetl is high in silica because it is a stratovolcano, which typically contains high amounts of silica in its magma composition. Silica-rich magma tends to be more viscous, leading to explosive eruptions as seen with the eruptions of Popocatepetl.
Does mount erebus have high silica or low silica?
Mount Erebus has high silica content in its magma, which makes it more viscous and prone to explosive eruptions. This high silica content contributes to the formation of ash clouds and lava bombs during eruptions.
What the specific water vapor and silica conditions that cause differences in eruptions?
Water vapor can make a volcano explode into millions of pieces. Therefore the silica will put it back together, with gravity on its' side. Then lava will concave and erupt therefore making everything in its path rubble.
What conditions make for a violent volcano eruptions?
magma and high silica content
Why do volcanic eruptions differ?
The main cause of differences in volcanic eruption characteristics is due to the viscosity of the magma. High viscosity magmas are high in sticky silica which traps gas and produces explosive eruptions. Low viscosity magmas are low in silica and produce eruptions with far less energetic characteristics.
Why are some volcanic eruptions gentle and others violent and why do scientists make a distinction?
It's because of the silica content. Some with high silica are explosive and violent. The ones with lower silica are gentle, and leak out. (might have it backwards. need to brush up on my volcano facts)
Does low silica magma cause explosive volcanic eruptions?
Not usually. Explosive eruptions are more often to magma with high or moderate silica levels.
Is mount Popocatepetl high in Silica?
Yes, Mount Popocatepetl is high in silica because it is a stratovolcano, which typically contains high amounts of silica in its magma composition. Silica-rich magma tends to be more viscous, leading to explosive eruptions as seen with the eruptions of Popocatepetl.
Does mount erebus have high silica or low silica?
Mount Erebus has high silica content in its magma, which makes it more viscous and prone to explosive eruptions. This high silica content contributes to the formation of ash clouds and lava bombs during eruptions.
Do silica-rich magma cause explosive eruptions?
yes
Magma that is low in silica and produces nonexplosive eruptions is called?
Magma that is low in silica and produces nonexplosive eruptions is called basaltic magma. As basaltic magma has a low viscosity due to its low silica content, it tends to flow more easily, resulting in nonexplosive eruptions with lava flows.
What is Krakatoa a silica rich or a silica poor?
Krakatoa is silica-rich, meaning it contains a high amount of silicon dioxide (silica) in its composition. This high silica content is associated with explosive volcanic eruptions due to the interaction between silica and magma.
What kind of eruption is produced when basaltic lava that is low in silica flows from a volcano?
A basaltic lava eruption that is low in silica tends to produce effusive eruptions. These eruptions are characterized by relatively gentle and steady flows of lava, rather than explosive eruptions with ash and pyroclastic material. Basaltic lava flows easily due to its low viscosity, allowing it to travel long distances before cooling.
Why is silica rich magma associated with explosive eruptions?
Silica-rich magma has high viscosity, which can trap gas bubbles. When pressure builds up, the gas can cause explosive eruptions as it tries to escape through the thick magma. The high silica content also promotes the formation of explosive pyroclastic materials during an eruption.
