What causes Safari browser to instantly click off and return to the home screen?

( iPAD 1)  Safari browser unexpectedly ceases operation, screen goes black, followed by display of iPad startup screen. What causes this to happen?
I've notice that static web pages don't seem to cause the problem, but active websites do. iPAD is always in wifi mode. Side by side comparison with alt devices reveals that the webpage appears stable. Software is shown to be up to date too. Is this a symptom of battery decline?

Seriously doubt a battery issue. When browsers act up, try maintenance.
Tap Settings > Safari then tap to clear history, cookies, and data.
If that doesn't help...
Reset the device:
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
No data is lost due to a reset.

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