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Lava intrusions are caused when viscous lava is erupted slowly from a vent. If the lava is viscous enough, it will pile up above the vent to form a dome instead of flowing down the slopes. Mode of action: combustion, wrenching, burial, pressure Distance: (average) 0.1-1 km Temperature : 750 - 1500 °C Speed : (average): < 1 m/s
Fires, explosions
Total destruction of human infrastructures and vegetation On humans: Severe burns
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