On this page you will examine the features that control the behavior of explosive eruptions by using this cross-section of an erupting volcano. Roll the mouse over the labelled parts of the figure below to learn more about them.
Now you are ready to simulate some explosive eruptions and vary the magma discharge rate and gas content to see what happens.
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