What is a Hawaiian eruption?
Volcano Parts and Eruptions

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A Hawaiian eruption is characterized by the effusive eruptions of very fluid basalt-type lavas with low gaseous content.
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What is a Strombolian eruption?
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A Strombolian eruption is associated with bursting of gas bubbles or gentle lava fountains.
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What characterizes a Plinian eruption?
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A Plinian eruption is characterized by umbrella-shaped ash formation and is extremely explosive, causing widespread destruction.
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What is a Vulcanian eruption?
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A Vulcanian eruption is a type of volcanic eruption named after the volcano Vulcano in an island of Italy.
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What type of lava is typically associated with Hawaiian eruptions?
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Basalt-type lava.
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What is the main feature of a Strombolian eruption?
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Gentle lava fountains and small explosions.
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What are the effects of a Plinian eruption?
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Extremely explosive eruptions that can cause widespread destruction and produce large ash columns.
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