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what kind of volcanic eruption would a basaltic volcano produce?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

for a basaltic volcano, what type of eruption would it be? would there be pyroclastic flows, ash fall, gases, lava…?
What benefits are there living near a basaltic volcano as well?
Thanks!

Which term refers to powerful ocean waves caused by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption on the sea?

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Which term refers to powerful ocean waves caused by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption on the sea floor?
a. Tsunami
b. Seiche
c. Ductile
d. Drift

How does a volcanic eruption effect the atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere?

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

How does a volcanic eruption effect the atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere? How does a tsunami effect the atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere? How does a earthquake effect the atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere?