phreatic eruption

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Term: phreatic eruption
Definition:

Phreatic eruption is an explosion that follows the transformation of groundwater into steam. No incandescent or juvenile material is erupted.
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Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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