Meaning phreatomagmatic eruption
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phreatomagmatic eruptionvolcanic eruptions driven by the direct interaction of magma and an external body of water.
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phreatomagmatic eruptionan explosive volcanic eruption that results from the sudden interaction of surface or subsurface water and magma. Magma or lava may contact water, or water may be introduced during an eruption. Fragments of fresh magma (i.e. juvenile igneous material) are erupted, and ashfall is usually wet and sticky
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