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At Kīlauea, when the lava column drops below the water table, groun...

2011 (approx.)

Detailed Description

At Kīlauea, when the lava column drops below the water table, groundwater may come into contact with with magma or hot rocks, causing violent steam explosions.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.



Swanson et al. 2011

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