Please describe to us two types of volcanic eruptions.
Sara Lindquist
Dear Sara,
Two types of eruptions are Hawaiian and Plinian. Hawaiian activity is
characterized by the non-violent eruption of fluid basalt. The current
eruption at Kilauea
is an example of this type of eruption. Plinian activity is
characterized by the violent, explosive eruption of large volumes of
ash. Mount St. Helens
is an example of a Plinian eruption.
Steve Mattox, University of North Dakota
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