________ eruptions are common first phases in the eruptions of volcanoes as they "clear their throats" before emitting larger eruptions.

A. Icelandic-type
B. Vulcanian-type
C. Surtseyan-type
D. Plinian-type
E. Hawaiian-type


Answer: B

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