In contrast to explosive eruptions, ______ eruptions involve magma's interaction with water, leading to its explosive fragmentation.

______ density currents may produce ash by pulverizing existing volcanic materials like pumice.

The collapse of ______ or eruption columns can lead to the formation of pyroclastic density currents.

Influence of magma properties on eruption type

Gas content in volcanic ash

Hazards of salts in volcanic ash

Low-viscosity magma eruptions create more ______, ______-shaped ash particles, in contrast to the ______ particles from high-viscosity magma.

______, known for its low density, contrasts with denser volcanic ash components like ______ ______, ______, and ______ fragments.

Volcanic ash's ______ nature, particularly when silica-rich, stems from its ______ and ______.

The ______ ______ of volcanic ash is influenced by the eruption's ______ and the magma's ______ content.

Eruption column dynamics

Ash particle size impact

Volcanic ash and health risks