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Volcanic eruption

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Kilauea Volcano Eruption | A Perfect Planet | BBC Earth

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Iceland volcano eruption offers "most beautiful" lava show

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Volcano | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids

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Volcano Eruption in Papua New Guinea

Several types of volcanic eruptions—during which lava, tephra, and assorted gases are expelled from a volcanic vent or fissure—have been distinguished by volcanologists. These are often named after famous volcanoes where that type of behavior has been observed. Some volcanoes may exhibit only one characteristic type of eruption during a period of activity, while others may display an entire sequence of types all in one eruptive series.
    • Eruption mechanisms 

    • Magmatic eruptions 

    • Phreatomagmatic eruptions 

    • Phreatic eruptions