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 Plinian Eruption - John Seach

A plinian eruption is a powerful ejection of gas, ash and scoria creating a tall eruption column.
Plinian eruptions are an order of magnitude larger than vulcanian eruptions.
An example of a plinian eruption is that of Mt Pinatubo in 1991.
 

Plinian Eruption
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