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plinian eruption

/ˈplɪniən ɪˈrʌpʃən/

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/ˈplɪniən ɪˈrʌpʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruСильное и взрывное вулканическое извержение, характеризующееся высоким столбом газа и пепла, поднимающимся высоко в стратосферу, часто связанное с большим количеством пемзы и обширным выпадением пепла.

A violent and explosive volcanic eruption characterized by a tall column of gas and ash rising high into the stratosphere, often associated with large amounts of pumice and widespread ashfall.

  1. Volcanic eruption typeC1formal

    A violent volcanic eruption characterized by a sustained, high-altitude column of gas and ash, often reaching the stratosphere.

    ruПлинианское извержение

    • The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was a classic Plinian eruption.
    • Plinian eruptions can eject ash and pumice over vast areas.
    • Scientists monitor volcanic activity to predict Plinian eruptions.