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  • Volcanic Ejecta: Types & Composition Explained
    The materials produced when a volcano erupts are called volcanic ejecta.

    Here's a breakdown of the different types of volcanic ejecta:

    * Lava: Molten rock that flows from a volcano.

    * Pyroclastic material: Fragments of rock, ash, and gas ejected from a volcano.

    * Ash: Very fine particles of volcanic rock and glass.

    * Bombs: Large, solid pieces of lava that are ejected from a volcano.

    * Blocks: Large, angular pieces of rock that are ejected from a volcano.

    * Lapilli: Small, pebble-sized pieces of volcanic rock and glass.

    * Gas: Gases such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide that are released from a volcano.

    So, while "volcanic ejecta" is the general term, there are many different types of materials produced by volcanoes!

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