Volcanic Eruptions
Several types of volcanic eruptions—during which lava, tephra (ash, lapilli, volcanic bombs and volcanic blocks), and assorted gases are expelled from a volcanic vent or fissure—have been distinguished by volcanologists. These are often named after famous volcanoes where that type of behavior has been observed. Some volcanoes may exhibit only one characteristic type of eruption during a period of activity, while others may display an entire sequence of types all in one eruptive series. There are three different types of eruptions. The most well-observed are magmatic eruptions, which involve the decompression of gas within magma that propels it forward. Phreatomagmatic …
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World Bank Group · 3 October 2024 English
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including tropical cyclones (TC), tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and coastal flooding.8 The …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 2 October 2024 English
This report summarizes presentations and discussions from the Asian Think Tank Forum 2023, which explored pathways for Pacific island economies to pursue sustainable economic development.
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World Bank Group · 1 October 2024 English
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floods, droughts, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. On average Caribbean states … floods, droughts, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Additional factors are expected …
World Bank Group · 1 October 2024 English
This regional Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) focuses on four countries of the 11‑member Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)—Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. …
floods, droughts, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. On average Caribbean states … floods, droughts, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Additional factors are expected …
World Bank Group · 30 September 2024 English
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World Bank Group · 30 September 2024
events (earthquakes, winds, landslides, volcanic eruptions, among others), it is recommended that the …
World Bank Group · 30 September 2024
events (earthquakes, winds, landslides, volcanic eruptions, among others), it is recommended that the …
WFP: World Food Programme · 30 September 2024 English
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World Bank Group · 27 September 2024 English
landslides, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions) occur during implementation. 12 …
World Bank Group · 24 September 2024 English
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natural hazards, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and is highly vulnerable to climate change …
