Volcano Eruption
An interactive simulation of a volcanic eruption. Adjust the intensity, set the wind, and trigger the blast.
Press Erupt to begin
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calm
What happens during an eruption?
1
Pressure builds
Magma rises and gas pressure increases inside the volcano until the crust can no longer contain it.
2
Eruption blast
Hot gas, ash, and rock fragments are explosively ejected through the crater at high speed.
3
Lava & ash clouds
Lava bombs arc through the air while ash clouds drift with the wind, cooling as they rise.