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A pyroclastic flow (also known scientifically as a pyroclastic density current ) is a common and devastating result of certain explosive volcanic eruptions. The flows are fast-moving currents of h...
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Pyroclastic rocks or pyroclastics (derived from the Greek πῦρ , meaning fire; and κλαστός , meaning broken) are clastic rocks composed solely or primarily of volcanic materials. Where the volca...
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Pyroclastic flows are fluidized masses of rock fragments and gases that move rapidly in response to gravity. Pyroclastic flows can form in several different ways.
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DESCRIPTION: Pyroclastic Flows and Pyroclastic Surges ... Pyroclastic Flow: High-speed avalanches of hot ash, rock fragments, and gas move down the sides of a volcano during explosive eruptions or when the steep edge of a dome breaks apart and collapses.
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Fragments which are thrown out by volcanic explosions are referred to collectively as ejecta, and accumulations of these fragments are known as pyroclastic rocks or tephra depending on whether they are consolidated or not.
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What are pyroclastic flows? ... Therefore, pyroclastic is a term used for broken pieces of rock associated with volcanic eruptions. It is a general term which covers a variety of sizes, ranging from ash to boulders. ... Pyroclastic flows are also referred to as pyroclastic clouds, and as "nuee ardentes" - a French term which...
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Definition of pyroclastic from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of pyroclastic. Pronunciation of pyroclastic. Definition of the word pyroclastic. Origin of the word pyroclastic. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » pyroclastic...
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Definition of pyroclastic in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of pyroclastic. Pronunciation of pyroclastic. Translations of pyroclastic. pyroclastic synonyms, pyroclastic antonyms. Information about pyroclastic in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... pyroclastic; Pyroclastic cloud;
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A pyroclastic flow (also known scientifically as a pyroclastic density current[1]) is a common and devastating result of certain explosive volcanic eruptions.
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Pyroclastic flow, August, 1986, flowing down valley from St. Augustine volcano, Alaska. Photo by Maurice and Katia Krafft. ...
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