Why Do Volcanoes Sometimes Erupt Quietly?

Sometimes volcanoes erupt quietly because the lava is like syrup, it flows slowly instead of exploding. If the magma is not too hot or has gas bubbles in it, it just oozes out calmly instead of bursting with fire and smoke. It’s like a volcano taking its time to show off.

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  1. A volcano quietly oozing lava like honey on a plate.
  2. A mountain slowly covering nearby fields with a warm, red blanket.
  3. A calm river of fire flowing from the top of a hill.

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