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1) Volcanic eruptions can vary from non-explosive effusive eruptions to extremely powerful explosive Plinian eruptions depending on the viscosity of the magma and amount of dissolved gas. 2) The most explosive and dangerous eruptions tend to occur at subduction zone volcanoes where magma contains high amounts of silica and gas. 3) Major volcanic hazards include fast-moving lava flows, ash falls and mudflows which can impact populations near active volcanoes. Precise monitoring helps predict future eruptio
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- Jenny Teves Dayrit
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- EN