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    Exam 9: The Wrath of Vulcan: Volcanic Eruptions
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    What Is the Fundamental Difference Between an Explosive and an Effusive
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What Is the Fundamental Difference Between an Explosive and an Effusive

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Question 27

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What is the fundamental difference between an explosive and an effusive eruption? What variables are important in determining whether a volcano "flows" or "blows"?

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Eruptive style varies between volcanoes ...

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