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plinian eruption  

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  • http://www.irandoc.ac.ir/onto/irandoc-meta/Concept

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Definitions

  • Plinian eruptions are characterized by paroxysmal ejection of large volume of ash and pumice as a well-defined eruption column or ‘jet;’ often precedes caldera collapse. The resulting tephra fallout covers an area of more than 500 square kilometers.

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