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Plinian Eruption.
Plinian Eruption - as a noun
A volcanic eruption in which a stream of gas and ash is violently ejected to a height of several miles
Example Sentences
"The plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum."
"Scientists monitor volcanic activity to predict the occurrence of a plinian eruption."
"The plinian eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 released a massive amount of ash and gas into the atmosphere."
"The plinian eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 caused widespread devastation in the surrounding area."
"A plinian eruption is characterized by its explosive nature and tall eruption column."
