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If the outside of a lava bomb solidifies during its flight, it may develop a cracked outer surface as the interior continues to expand. This type of lava bomb is known as a breadcrust bomb. If the bomb remains molten when it strikes the ground, it may form a distinctively-shaped '''cow-dung bomb'''. Volcanic bombs are a significant volcanic hazard, and can cause severe injuries and death to people in an eruption zone. One such incident occurred at Galeras volcano in Colombia in 1993 ; six people near the summit were killed and several seriously injured by lava bombs when the volcano erupted unexpectedly. EXTERNAL LINKS
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