The relatively small eruptions of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull in 2010 caused major disruptions because the eruptions ____

A)were pyroclastic and debris was thrown as far as three kilometers
B)occurred in a densely populated area
C)caused tsunamis and disrupted sea trade
D)took place beneath a glacier resulting in steam explosions that disrupted air traffic for several days
E)caused shallow earthquakes that caused landslides and destroyed buildings


D

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