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phreatomagmatic [frē¦ad·ō·mag′mad·ik] (geology) Pertaining to a volcanic explosion that extrudes both magmatic gases and steam; it is caused by the contact of the magma with groundwater or ocean water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This does not apply to phreatic eruptions (bulk-interaction steam explosivity and contact-surface steam explosivity), as shown by Wohletz (2003), nor is it applicable to magmatic pyroclastic eruptions. A year later came blasts of steam and ash, or phreatic eruptions. |
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