What is the main concept behind eruption of volcanoes ?
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Volcanoes erupt because of Density and Pressure. The lower density of magma relative to the surrounding rocks causes it to rises ( Like air bubbles in syrup). It will rise to surface that is determined by the density of magma and the weight of the rocks above it .