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Question
Describe the materials thrown out during volcanic eruption.
Solution
The materials thrown out of a volcano due to eruptions are of three types :
- Solid materials:- The solid materials include large fragments of rocks known as volcanic Bombs. The finest particles include cinder volcanic ash dust.
- Liquid materials:- The liquid materials include basic lava and Acid lava. Acid lava has more silica while Basic lava has a low content of Silica.
- Gaseous materials:- The gaseous material is mainly composed of steam. The other gases include Oxygen Hydrogen Sulphuric acid Carbon dioxide etc.
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