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.
A volcanic eruption occurs when molten rock, ash and steam pour through a vent in the earth's crust. Volcanoes are described as active (in eruption), dormant (not erupting at the present time), or extinct (having ceased eruption; no longer active).Some volcanoes explode.Others are slow-flowing fountains of lava, which is hot fluid rock. The following are examples of famous volcanic eruptions.olcanoes are described as active (in eruption), dormant (not erupting at the present time), or extinct (having ceased eruption; no longer active). Some volcanoes explode. Others are slow-flowing fountains of lava, which is hot fluid rock.