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The June 12-15, 1991, eruption of 1475m Pinatubo volcano, located 100 kilometers northwest of Manila in the Philippines, was one of the largest eruptions of this century and it strongly effected some aspects of our climate.
In total the Pinatubo eruption discharged 5 billion cubic meters of ash and pyroclastic debris (including 20 to 30 megatons of sulphur dioxide and aerosols) into the atmosphere via eruption columns which were 18km wide at the base and had heights of up to 30km.
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What hemisphere did mount Pinatubo take place on?
It takes place in the southern hemisphere atmospheric circulation effects of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption.
Is Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines a fold or block mountain?
mt. Pinatubo is a fold mountain-mitzie...(Philippines)
Active volcanoes in the Philippines and their location?
Some active volcanoes in the Philippines include Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano, and Mount Pinatubo. Mayon Volcano is located in the province of Albay in Luzon, Taal Volcano is situated on an island in Batangas, and Mount Pinatubo is found in Zambales province, also in Luzon.
Is Mt Pinatubo on the ring of fire?
Yes. Mt Pinatubo is in The Philippines, which are located on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, along the Ring of Fire.
Where did Mount Pinatubo's name originate from?
Mount Pinaubo's name means "a time when the mountain grew". Mout Pinaubo is a volcano in the Philippines. The word "Pinaubo" in tagalog means "to grow". There are ancient folktales among the people there that suggest that the volcano had large eruptions.
What hemisphere did mount Pinatubo take place on?
It takes place in the southern hemisphere atmospheric circulation effects of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo eruption.
How can people be protected from the effects of mount Pinatubo?
Relocate them to a safer place.
What kind of volcano is Mount Pinatubo?
Mount Pinatubo is a stratovolcano
Is mount Pinatubo in Italy?
No, Mount Pinatubo is not in Italy. It is actually located in the Philippines. In 1991, Mount Pinatubo erupted in one of the largest volcanic events of the 20th century.
How tall is mount Pinatubo?
Mount Pinatubo is 4,872 feet tall
What plants live on mount Pinatubo?
what plant live on mount pinatubo
Is Mount Pinatubo a mountain peninsula?
No. Mount Pinatubo is on the island of Luzon in the Phlippines.
Is Mount Pinatubo a composite volcano?
Yes. Mount Pinatubo is a composite volcano.
Is Mount Pinatubo a violent or non violent volcano?
Mount Pinatubo is violent.
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.
What type of magma does mount Pinatubo have?
Mount Pinatubo primarily erupts dacitic magma.
What type of volcan is mount Pinatubo?
Mount Pinatubo is a Stratovolcano or also known as Composite Volcano
