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Volcanic ash forms as a result of gas trapped in magma. As the magma approaches the surface and pressure drops, the gas is released and expands violently. The explosion blasts the magma into small particles, which become volcanic ash.

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Volcanic ash forms during explosive volcanic eruptions when molten rock fragments are shattered into tiny pieces by the force of the eruption. These fine particles are then carried into the atmosphere by the eruption column and can travel great distances before settling back to the ground.

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Volcanic ash forms while a volcano erupts and dissolved gasses in magma expand and rush out violently into the atmosphere.

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