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- This eruption was caused because the Philippine plate subducted the Eurasian plate causing heat to build under Mount Pinatubo, this heat risen rapidly and the volcanic eruption occurred.
- Also, the volcano is in the Philipines and composite
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Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991 due to the movement of tectonic plates in the region. The eruption was triggered by the collision of the Eurasian and Philippine Sea plates, causing magma to rise to the surface. This led to a powerful eruption that released large amounts of ash, gas, and volcanic material into the atmosphere.
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How tall is mount Pinatubo?
Mount Pinatubo is 4,872 feet tall
What type of magma does mount Pinatubo have?
Mount Pinatubo primarily erupts dacitic magma.
When did Mt Pinatubo last erupt?
Mt Pinatubo last erupted in June 1991.
How old is mount Pinatubo?
Mount Pinatubo is believed to be 1.1 million years old.
Was mount Pinatubo in an LEDC?
Yes it is
When did Mount Pinatubo last erupt?
Sunday 16th June 1991 was the day that Mount Pinatubo erupted.
How many times did Mount Pinatubo erupt?
48 to 50 times
What time did the mount Pinatubo erupt?
it was 1:42 local time
What Day Did Mount Pinatubo Erupt?
June 12-15, 1991
Does mt Pinatubo erupt pyroclastics?
Yes. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo produced massive pyroclastic flows.
Will mount Pinatubo erupt again?
It's hard to say, But probably, Yes.
Did mount Pinatubo erupt before 1991?
Not in recorded history, but it had erupted before, otherwise there would be no Mount Pinatubo. Its last eruption before 1991 was about 600 years ago.
How often does mount Pinatubo erupt?
Mount Pinatubo erupts on an irregular basis, about every 3,000 to 5,000 years. The last big eruption began in 1991.It typically will erupt multiple times during an eruption period before going dormant again.
Does mt Pinatubo's lava flow violently or quietly?
Mount Pinatubo erupt violently, but does not produce lava flows. It creates massive clouds of ash and pumice.
Where in north America did the Mount Pinatubo in 1991 erupted?
It didn't erupt in North America, it erupted in the Phillipines.
How hot was the lava in mount Pinatubo?
Mt Pinatubo is a composite volcano and the lava is primarily dacitic making it explosive and highly viscous. Dacite would likely erupt at about 800 degrees Celsius.
Is mount Pinatubo in Italy?
No. Mount Pinatubo is in the Philippines.
