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Strombolian

British  
/ strɒmˈbəʊlɪən /

adjective

  1. 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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The size of Strombolian eruptions can vary but are often characterised by intermittent explosions, which occur due to the presence of gas in the magma chamber within the volcano.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

Strombolian is an adjective describing volcanic eruptions with violent explosions ejecting incandescent dust.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2021

They either occurred suddenly, or, at any rate, were not preceded by a stage of moderate Strombolian activity; they were always accompanied by violent earthquakes; and all succeeded intervals of long repose.

From A Study of Recent Earthquakes by Davison, Charles

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