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| − | A '''volcanic eruption''' is the ejection of lava, steam, ash, heated gases, mud, and other rock fragments at the [[earth]]'s surface through the action of subterranean [[magma]]. | + | <includeonly>A '''volcanic eruption''' is the ejection of lava, steam, ash, heated gases, mud, and other rock fragments at the [[earth]]'s surface through the action of subterranean [[magma]]. |
Eruptions may range from being violent and explosive to being slow and continuous. The nature of the eruption often depends on the type of lava associated with the eruption. | Eruptions may range from being violent and explosive to being slow and continuous. The nature of the eruption often depends on the type of lava associated with the eruption. | ||