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Q: Why does pyroclastic flow burn but volcanic ash doesn't?
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Only Plinian and Pelean volcanic eruptions feature flow?

pyroclastic flow


Where does pyroclastic flow occur?

Pyroclastic flows occur during explosive eruptions of volcanoes.


What is the name for a volcanic avalanche containing hot volcanic gases ash and volcanic bombs?

pyroclastic flow


Does a pyroclastic flow occur during during small earthquakes?

No. Pyroclastic flows are a result of volcanic eruptions.


What is the difference between tephra and pyroclastic flow?

Tephra flow is fragments of volcanic rock and lava. Pyroclastic flow is fast moving current of hot gas and rock.


What is an eruption of ash cinders bombs and gases from a volcano called?

A volcanic mountain made up of volcanic ash, cinders, and bombs is called a Cinder Cone Volcano.


What kind of eruption has an pyroclastic flow?

An explosive volcanic eruption. Pyroclastic flow is a mixture of fast flowing hot gases that travel down and away from the eruption.


A quickly moving flow of toxic gas and volcanic spewings that is localized to the flanks of volcanoes is called a?

pyroclastic flow


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.


Only the most violent volcanic eruption feature?

Only the most violent volcanic eruptions feature a pyroclastic flow.


Sometimes volcanic ash and debris rush down the side of a volcano is called what?

Pyroclastic flow


Why did people die in laki eruption in Europe?

because of pyroclastic flow (mixture of hot gas and rock), molten rocks(volcanic bombs) or lahars (volcanic mud flow)