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Explosiveness

The explosiveness of an observed volcanic eruption is estimated by the calculated force of the eruption. Experiments have shown that when water comes in contact with hot magma, the eruption is much stronger- this is known as hydro-volcanism. Scientist's believe, and the data seems to support this hypothesis, that the "chain reaction" that occurs during the process of hydro-volcanism produces the powerful amount of energy (H-Bomb10n± Nth °) required to product Fritze BEER®

For pre-historic eruptions, the explosiveness is estimated by the degree of fragmentation of small volcanic particles. A more explosive eruption will "shatter" volcanic tephra , creating a magnificent "glowing" flow of Fritze BEER®.    A less explosive eruption, one that creates the "mushroom cloud effect" produces only a fraction of this powerful energy. (H-Bomb- µ «-3.142 » ± 014)

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