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Icelandic eruption
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Illustration comparing six major types of volcanic eruptions: Plinian, Pelean, Vulcanian, Icelandic, Hawaiian, and Strombolian, each shown with labeled cross-sections depicting eruption style, ash, lava, or gas clouds.
Learn how basaltic rock composing the Columbia Plateau was once lava from a series of volcanic fissure eruptions
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  • Mount St. Helens volcano
    volcano
    / Six types of eruptions

    The Icelandic type is characterized by effusions of molten basaltic lava that flow from long, parallel fissures. Such outpourings often build lava plateaus.

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    The Icelandic type is characterized by effusions of molten basaltic lava that flow from long, parallel fissures. Such outpourings often build lava plateaus.

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