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What is the Greek meaning of the word 'pyroclastic'?
What is the characteristic of lapilli when they cool quickly in the air?
What is another term for a 'nuee ardente'?
What is the main reason for the red glow in a nuee ardente (pyroclastic flow)?
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What are the major components of a pyroclastic flow?
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What is the main characteristic of ignimbrites?
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How are ignimbrites described etymologically?
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What distinguishes a pyroclastic surge from other volcanic flows?
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Where does a ground surge pyroclastic surge occur?
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Why are pyroclastic surges considered extremely dangerous?
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What is the main difference between a pyroclastic flow and a lava flow?
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What type of eruption typically generates pyroclastic flows?
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Which scenario describes one way that pyroclastic flows form?
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What is a lava dome?
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In which scenario would a pyroclastic flow be generated due to a collapse?
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