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Mount Pinatubo is a product of a subduction zone. Here a portion of the Pacific Plate is sliding under the Philippine Plate. Seawater is carried into the mantle where it alters them chemistry of the hot rocks, allowing some to melt. This magma then rises to the surface form volcanoes. Because of Mount Pinatubo is near the ring of fire, so the volcano is very dangerous and powerful.

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What Day Did Mount Pinatubo Erupt?

June 12-15, 1991


What time did the mount Pinatubo erupt?

it was 1:42 local time


Does mt Pinatubo erupt pyroclastics?

Yes. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo produced massive pyroclastic flows.


When did Mount Pinatubo last erupt?

Sunday 16th June 1991 was the day that Mount Pinatubo erupted.


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.


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.


Will mount Pinatubo erupt again?

Mount Pinatubo is an active volcano, and there is always a possibility for future eruptions. However, it is difficult to predict when or if it will erupt again. Monitoring and research efforts are in place to assess the volcano's activity and provide early warnings if an eruption is imminent.


When did Pinatubo erupt last?

1991


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.