volcanic eruption

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Term: volcanic eruption
Definition:

Moderate to violent ejection of solid or very viscous hot fragments of new lava in short-lived, cannon-like bursts. Ash and fine ash are emitted with gases and ascend to form a cauliflower-like eruption cloud.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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