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…glaciated volcano and that means that it will create mud flows also. In 1843 an eruption killed most of the fish in the Baker river, created a large forest fire, and volcanic ash filled the air over the countryside. Some other little things to know about…

…and that means that it will create mud flows also. In 1843 an eruption killed most of the fish in the Baker river, created a large forest fire, and volcanic ash filled the air over the countryside. Some other little things to know about these volcanoes are, Mount…

…rocked the region, warning of volcanic activity. The eruption, beginning that fateful August morning, lasted over 24 hours. The eruption was the first one ever recorded in history. An explosion came from the mountain and fine ash fell on the slopes…

…that could erupt, or throw out volcanic materials. Pools of magma collect deep beneath the surface of the ground, then pressure and heat build up inside the volcano, after that volcanic materials; such as magma, ash, gases, and rocks finally burst through openings…

…THE Types of volcanoes There are three types of volcanoes shield, cinder cones and composite volcanoes. Shield volcanoes are large volcanic Forms with that are broad at the top and have low, sloping sides. This type of volcano is caused by slow…

…Mount Pinatubo In June 1991, the second largest volcanic eruption of the twentieth century took place on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, only 90 kilometres (55 miles) northwest of the capital city, Manila. Up to 800 people were killed…

…of Herculaneum once lay all that was left was a sixty feet deep deposit of volcanic substance. The entire city was engulfed. The 79 AD eruption of Mt Vesuvius completely destroyed the two cities and it is said the approximately 25,000 people were killed (Prager 130…

…2. There are three main factors that determine the nature of volcanic eruptions. Each factor has defined characteristics that can determine the effects of the volcano. The factors are the magma’s composition, temperature and the amount of dissolved…

…blast craters, usually andesitic in composition. They form from the disintegration of a volcanic summit, following the collapse of the magma chamber after an explosive eruption. (Summerfield p 118). The size of explosive calderas varies but is limited to less…

…phase, mudflows and pyroclastic flows often accompany explosive ash eruptions. Usually the first phase is the most violently explosive; successive phases often include extrusion of lava, enlarging the central dome and lava flow complex. Augustine volcanic…