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What term is used to describe the hot ash, gases, and materials being erupted at speeds of up to 400 mph?
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What term is used to describe the hot ash, gases, and materials being erupted at speeds of up to 400 mph?

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The word 'magma' is used to refer to the hot ash, gases and material expelled by a volcano during an eruption. To be more precise, when all these materials reach the ground, the word 'lava' is also used.
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