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  1. Volcanism - Wikipedia

    Volcanism, vulcanism, volcanicity, or volcanic activity is the phenomenon where solids, liquids, gases, and their mixtures erupt to the surface of a solid-surface astronomical body such as a planet or a …

  2. Volcanism | Examples, Effects, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 31, 2025 · Volcanism, any of various processes and phenomena associated with the surficial discharge of molten rock, pyroclastic fragments, or hot water and steam, including volcanoes, …

  3. Volcanism - Understanding Global Change

    Volcanism is the eruption of molten rock from inside the Earth to the surface. Volcanism occurs because of Earth’s internal heat, and is associated with tectonic processes and a part of the rock cycle.

  4. 4.5: Volcanism - Geosciences LibreTexts

    Aug 25, 2025 · Volcanoes have been an important part of human society for centuries, though their understanding has greatly increased as our understanding of plate tectonics has made them less …

  5. Smithsonian Institution - Global Volcanism Program: Worldwide …

    The Global Volcanism Program documents, disseminates, and archives eruption information to better understand worldwide volcanic activity. Reports are produced on daily, weekly, and multi-month …

  6. Shaping the Planets: Volcanism - Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)

    Volcanism is the eruption of molten rock (magma) onto the surface of a planet. A volcano is the vent through which magma and gases are discharged.

  7. Volcano facts and information | National Geographic

    Volcanoes are Earth’s geologic architects. They’ve created more than 80 percent of our planet’s surface, laying the foundation that has allowed life to thrive. Their explosive force crafts...

  8. Volcanism : Causes, Effects & Global Spread - Next IAS

    Jul 13, 2025 · Volcanism is a term describing geological processes under which the magma, gases, and volcanic materials are released from the Earth’s interior to the surface. They are chiefly driven by the …

  9. Volcanism Definition - World Geography Key Term | Fiveable

    Volcanism refers to the processes and phenomena associated with the movement of magma from the Earth's interior to its surface, leading to volcanic eruptions and the formation of various geological …

  10. Volcanism - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Volcanism is defined as the process by which magma and associated gases rise to the surface, resulting in the formation of lava flows, volcanoes, and other types of magma eruptions. This process can …