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phreatic explosion
A volcanic eruption or explosion of steam, mud, or other material that is not incandescent; it is caused by the heating and consequent expansion of ground water due to an underlying igneous heat source.
- Szófaj: noun
- Ipar/Tárgykör: Mining
- Kategória: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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