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plinian eruption

/ˈplɪniən ɪˈrʌpʃən/

Tradução: Erupção vulcânica violenta e explosiva que lança uma alta coluna de gás e cinzas até a estratosfera, frequentemente associada a grande quantidade de pedra-pomes e ampla queda de cinzas.

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/ˈplɪniən ɪˈrʌpʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ptErupção vulcânica violenta e explosiva que lança uma alta coluna de gás e cinzas até a estratosfera, frequentemente associada a grande quantidade de pedra-pomes e ampla queda de cinzas.

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.

    ptErupção pliniana

    • 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.