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Volcanic Systems

Magma dynamics, eruption mechanics, and geological forces

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Magma Chamber Pressure

Explore the pressure dynamics inside an elastic magma chamber. Click to inject magma and watch eruptions trigger when critical pressure is exceeded.

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Lava Flow Viscosity

Compare basaltic and rhyolitic lava flows. Adjust silica content, temperature, and slope angle to see how viscosity controls flow behavior.

Plinian Eruption Column

Simulate a Plinian eruption column with gas-thrust and buoyancy-driven convective zones. Control discharge rate, exit velocity, and wind.

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Pyroclastic Flow

Trigger a pyroclastic density current - fast-moving mixtures of hot gas, ash, and rock racing down a volcanic slope at hundreds of km/h.

Caldera Collapse

Watch the step-by-step formation of a caldera: from eruption through downsag, ring fault development, piston collapse, and lake formation.

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Volcanic Explosivity Index

Explore the logarithmic VEI scale from gentle Hawaiian eruptions (VEI 0) to mega-colossal supervolcanic events (VEI 8).

Stratovolcano vs Shield

Compare the structure, shape, and eruption styles of steep stratovolcanoes and broad shield volcanoes with cross-section views.

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Tephra Fallout Dispersal

Erupt tephra and watch wind carry particles downwind. See deposit thickness patterns form as a top-down isopach map.

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Volcanic Gas Emissions

Visualize volcanic degassing: H2O, CO2, SO2, H2S, HCl, and HF. See how gas composition changes with magma type and temperature.

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Lahar Simulation

Trigger a devastating lahar (volcanic mudflow) and watch it race down a valley, threatening settlements at increasing distances.