Volcanic bombs are ____________.
A) pyroclastic blocks that acquire aerodynamic shapes during flight out of the volcanic vent
B) explosive bodies of lava with high volatile content
C) cinders that explode upon impact with the ground
D) used by geologists to set off small eruptions in volcanoes that are deemed potentially dangerous

Question

Volcanic bombs are ____________. 
A) pyroclastic blocks that acquire aerodynamic shapes during flight out of the volcanic vent 
B) explosive bodies of lava with high volatile content 
C) cinders that explode upon impact with the ground 
D) used by geologists to set off small eruptions in volcanoes that are deemed potentially dangerous

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Volcanic bombs are pyroclastic blocks that acquire aerodynamic shapes during flight out of the volcanic vent. They are formed when lava fragments are forcefully ejected into the air during volcanic eruptions and cool in flight, taking on a more streamlined shape.

Volcanic Bombs Are ____________