Fissure Eruptions

Fissure eruptions are volcanic events where magma flows out of long cracks or fissures in the Earth's surface rather than erupting from a single point like a traditional volcano. This process creates wide, fluid lava flows that can cover large areas, often forming a new landscape. Fissure eruptions typically occur in areas with tectonic activity, such as along rift zones or mid-ocean ridges. They can produce volcanic gases and ash, but the lava tends to be less explosive, leading to the formation of basaltic plateaus or lava fields over time.