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Volcanic Eruptions

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A volcanic eruption is the release of stored energy from below the surface of the earth due to tectonic activity. This energy is released as magma (lava), ash, gas and rock fragments.

AP course connection

Topic 7.4: 7.4 Population Genetics

Unit 7

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