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Glossary - Bomb

Bomb

Many bombs acquire rounded aerodynamic shapes during their travel through the air. Volcanic bombs include breadcrust bombs, ribbon bombs, spindle bombs (with twisted ends), spheroidal bombs, and 'cow-dung' bombs. Volcanic blocks commonly consist of solidified pieces of old lava flows that were part of a volcano's cone.


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