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Pyroclastic flows move much faster than lava flows and carry much more momentum. This means there is little time tog et out of the way, and that they can pass over barriers that would stop or deflect lava flows. They can also carry more material. A single pyroclastic flow can bury an area to several meters thick in a matter of seconds.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoA pyroclastic flow is more dangerous as they are fast moving ash and lava that can burn. One can also knock down objects. They can leave a thick layer of volcanic rock fragments as well.
However, mudslides are a slow build up of soil mixed with water. Though heavy, they are often slow, and most of the time you can outrun them.
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∙ 11y agoA lava flow is a simple flow of molten rock down a slope. Since lava is usually rather viscous, lava flows generally move rather slowly.
A pyroclastic flows is a mixture of hot ash, rock, and gas that moves down the slope of a volcano in a manner similar to an avalanche. Pyroclastic flows move much faster than lava flows and can move over obstacles that would impede lava flows. See the links below for videos.
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∙ 6y agoIt is far more dangerous to be in the path of a pyroclastic flow. Lava flows tend to move fairly slowly, giving plenty of time to get out of the way. Pyroclastic flows move incredibly fast, often exceeding 100 miles per hour.
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∙ 7y agoOut of these, a pyroclastic flow is the most dangerous. These flows move very fast and are virtually unsurvivable. While pyroclastic flows are generally ground-hugging masses, the lighter portion consisting mostly of hot gas and fine ash can move uphill and over terrain obstacles. Lahars are not quite as dangerous as pyroclastic flows but are still very dangerous. Lahars can move fast and behave somewhat live flash floods, capable of burying a town in minutes. Lahars are largely restricted to steam channels, so getting to high ground will usually ensure safety just as it does in a flood. Lava flows are the least dangerous of the three. While they do pose a risk and can be very destructive, lava flows usually move slowly, giving people time to get to a safe place.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Pyroclastic flows move much faster than lava flows and can move over obstacles that would stop or deflect lava flows.
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∙ 14y agoPyroclastic flow.
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∙ 9y agoPyroclastic flows are much faster.
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What is the term for lava flow that travels downhill at over 100mph?
Pyroclastic flow
What are the similarities in a lava flow and a pyroclastic flow?
A lava flow is simply a flow of liquid rock down a slope that usually results from an effusive eruption. A pyroclastic flow is an avalanche-like flow of hot ash, rock and gas that moves down a volcano during an explosive eruption, The move much faster than lava flows and are far more dangerous.
What is a pluton a dike a lahar a lava flow or a pyroclast?
A pluton is a dike.
What is the difference between a pyroclastic flow and a lahar?
A lahar is a mudflow that results from water mixing with volcanic ash. They can be hot or cold.A pyroclastic flow is a flow of superheatd ash, rock and gas that moves down the side of a volcano and is much hotter than a lahar. This material is ejected directly from a volcano.
Is pahoehoe considered pyroclastic debris?
No. Pahoehoe is considered a lava flow. Pyroclastic debris consists of volcanic ash, pumice, and lapilli rather than lava flow material.
What is more deadly lava or pyroclastic flow?
Pyroclastic flow.
What is the term for lava flow that travels downhill at over 100mph?
Pyroclastic flow
Does Lava flow faster from a violent volcano?
A violent volcanic eruption will produce pyroclastic flows, which are somewhat like avalanches of hot ash and rock, rather than lava flows. Pyroclastic flows are faster than any lava flow. When they erupt effusively, though, the lava is so viscous that it flows very slowly.
What volcano has pyroclastic flow in addition to liquid lava?
the volcano that has pyroclastic flow in addition to liquid lava is the composite or stratovolcano.
What are the similarities in a lava flow and a pyroclastic flow?
A lava flow is simply a flow of liquid rock down a slope that usually results from an effusive eruption. A pyroclastic flow is an avalanche-like flow of hot ash, rock and gas that moves down a volcano during an explosive eruption, The move much faster than lava flows and are far more dangerous.
What is a pluton a dike a lahar a lava flow or a pyroclast?
A pluton is a dike.
What is the difference between a pyroclastic flow and a lahar?
A lahar is a mudflow that results from water mixing with volcanic ash. They can be hot or cold.A pyroclastic flow is a flow of superheatd ash, rock and gas that moves down the side of a volcano and is much hotter than a lahar. This material is ejected directly from a volcano.
Is pahoehoe considered pyroclastic debris?
No. Pahoehoe is considered a lava flow. Pyroclastic debris consists of volcanic ash, pumice, and lapilli rather than lava flow material.
Why does pyroclastic flow travel faster than a lava flow?
Lava is a very viscous liquid, meaning it will resist flowing rather like syrup. Lava flows are often slowed even more as they form a crust of solid rock. A pyroclastic flow is a different matter; it is a dense cloud of hot ash, rock, and gas, behaving more like an avalanche than a flowing liquid. Pyroclastic flows are not slowed by viscous forces.
Which moves fast felsic lava or mafic lava?
A mafic lava flow will move faster than a felsic lava flow due to its lower viscosity. However, felsic magma tends to erupt explosively, producing fast-moving pyroclastic flows instead of lava flows.
What damage doese volcanoe cause?
What usually causes the most damage is the pyroclastic debris and the ash. The ash isn't normal fire ash (tephra) more than 10 cm of volcanic ash can collapse a building. The next most devastating factor is the pyroclastic flow (lahar), gases through fumaroles and lastly the lava is least devastating. (Anyone can out run a lava flow... backwards)
Is block lava the same as pyroclastic flow?
No. Block lava is low-moving viscous lava, usually of andesitic or similar composition. A pyroclastic flow is a very fast-moving mixture of hot ash, rock and gas.
