Effusive Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity is characterized by gentle, slow-moving lava flows that gradually build up the shape of a volcano over time. The magma type associated with effusive eruptions is basaltic.
Explosive Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity is characterized by explosive and violent eruptions that can send ash, gas, and rock fragments high into the air. The magma type associated with explosive eruptions is andesitic or rhyolitic.
Submarine Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity occurs under the ocean and is characterized by lava flows, ash, and volcanic gases being released into the water. The magma type associated with submarine eruptions is basaltic.
Strombolian Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity is characterized by regular and explosive bursts of ash, rock, and lava that are ejected into the air. The magma type associated with Strombolian eruptions is basaltic.
Hawaiian Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity is characterized by fluid, flowing lava that pours out of the volcano and spreads across the surrounding landscape. The magma type associated with Hawaiian eruptions is basaltic.
Vulcanian Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity is characterized by explosive eruptions that release ash, rocks, and gas into the air. The magma type associated with Vulcanian eruptions is andesitic.
Plinian Eruptions: This type of volcanic activity is characterized by explosive eruptions that release ash, rocks, and gas into the air in a column that can reach great heights. The magma type associated with Plinian eruptions is rhyolitic.