An eruption that produces mainly lava flows and domes (as opposed to an explosive eruption)
U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, Volcano Hazards Program, Glossary, Washington, DC, USA 2011. http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/vsc/glossary/alluvium.ht ml, (ND/ Volc Emr - Amer) {795}