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| − | A '''volcanic eruption''' is a forceful explosion of volcanic material such as [[steam]], [[ | + | A '''volcanic eruption''' is a forceful explosion of volcanic material such as [[steam]], [[toxic gas]]es, [[lava]] and rocks into the air. This often severely damages the [[environment]] [[local]] to the [[volcano]] and can cause loss of [[human]] life in [[local]] [[settlement]]s. '''volcanic eruptions''' are often caused by movement in the earth's [[tectonic plate]]s that allows [[magma]] to rise to the surfaces of the earths's [[crust]]. |
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Meaning
A volcanic eruption is a forceful explosion of volcanic material such as steam, toxic gases, lava and rocks into the air. This often severely damages the environment local to the volcano and can cause loss of human life in local settlements. volcanic eruptions are often caused by movement in the earth's tectonic plates that allows magma to rise to the surfaces of the earths's crust.