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Strombolian
/ strɒmˈbəʊlɪən /
adjective
- relating to or denoting a type of volcanic eruption characterized by repeated fountaining or jetting of fluid lava into the air
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That seismic activity is “an indicator of the intensity of the strombolian explosive activity,” the institute said late on Tuesday.
Strombolian is an adjective describing volcanic eruptions with violent explosions ejecting incandescent dust.
Authorities say Anak Krakatau is still active, and is in fact becoming increasingly active with what are known as Strombolian eruptions - short lived, explosive blasts of lava - being emitted.
Hawaiian and Strombolian eruptions emit gentle lava flow and moderate eruptions, respectively.
A hard hat or helmet and protective goggles are advisable when visiting an active volcano that spits out Strombolian explosions, such as Yasur, on Tanna Island, the major tourist attraction in the South Pacific archipelago nation of Vanuatu.
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