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WorksheetsTypes of Volcanic Eruptions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
These type of volcanic eruption is characterized by effusion of molten basaltic lava that flow from long, parallel fissures.
Hawaiian
Strombolian
Icelandic
Pelean
Effusive volcanos generally have
thick slow lava flows
giant pyroclastic explosions
runny lava flows
What type of magma has led to the massive Yellowstone Caldera eruptions?
Andesitic
Basaltic
Rhyolitic
Ultramafic
A violent reaction due to the contact between water and magma.
Phreatic
Phreatomagmatic
Strombolian
Vulcanian
A periodic weak to violent eruption characterized by fountain lava, just like the Irazu Volcano in Costa Rica.
Phreatic
Phreatomagmatic
Plinian
Strombolian
Excessively explosive type of eruption of gas and pyroclastic just like our Pinatubo Volcano in Zambales.
Phreatic
Strombolian
Vulcanian
Plinian
Characterized by tall eruption columns that reach up to 20 km high with pyroclastic flow and ashfall tephra.
Phreatic
Phreatomagmatic
Vulcanian
Plinian
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by explosive outbursts that eject ash and pyroclastic material into the atmosphere, forming a column that can reach up to 20 km high?
Hawaiian
Strombolian
Vulcanian
Plinian
What type of volcanic eruption is known for its gentle lava flows that create broad, shield-like volcanoes?
Hawaiian
Vulcanian
Plinian
Pelean
Which type of volcanic eruption involves the interaction of water and magma, leading to explosive steam-driven eruptions?
Phreatic
Strombolian
Plinian
Hawaiian
What type of volcanic eruption is characterized by short-lived, explosive bursts of lava, often accompanied by loud noises?
Strombolian
Vulcanian
Plinian
Hawaiian
Which type of volcanic eruption is associated with the formation of lava domes and pyroclastic flows, often resulting in catastrophic events?
Pelean
Hawaiian
Strombolian
Vulcanian
What type of volcanic eruption is typically associated with basaltic lava and is known for its low viscosity and high fluidity?
Hawaiian
Plinian
Vulcanian
Pelean
Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by the ejection of large volcanic bombs and blocks, often resulting in a steep-sided cone?
Vulcanian
Hawaiian
Plinian
Strombolian
What type of volcanic eruption is known for its continuous, gentle effusion of lava, often forming extensive lava fields?
Icelandic
Vulcanian
Plinian
Pelean
