for each germanic surname in this glossary we have provided the english meaning which may or may not be a surname in english this is not a list of equivalent names but rather a sampling of english translations or meanings of german names
Image courtesy of USGS. There are two predominant types of volcanic eruptions: Effusive eruptions â magma rises through the surface and flows out of the volcano as a viscous liquid called lava. Explosive eruptions â magma is torn apart as it rises and reaches the surface in pieces known as pyroclasts.mage courtesy of USGS. There are two predominant types of volcanic eruptions: Effusive eruptions â magma rises through the surface and flows out of the volcano as a viscous liquid called lava. Explosive eruptions â magma is torn apart as it rises and reaches the surface in pieces known as pyroclasts.
Volcanoes and Volcanic Eruptions. Magmas and Lava. Since volcanic eruptions are caused by magma (a mixture of liquid rock, crystals, and dissolved gas) expelled onto the Earth's surface, we'll first review the characteristics of magma that we covered previously. Three basic types of magma: Mafic or Basaltic-- SiO2 45-55 wt%, high in Fe, Mg, Ca, low in K, Na.