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Types of volcanic eruptions explained

Types of volcanic eruptions explained
Types of volcanic eruptions explained
Learn about the different kinds of volcanic eruptions.
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    Types of volcanic eruptions explained
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    View original footage of Paricutín's nine-year volcanic eruption and the devastation experienced by surrounding communities
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    Discover the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried in volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted
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