pyroclastic surge

noun

A fluidized mass of turbulent gas and rock fragments which is ejected during some volcanic eruptions.

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Meanings

nounpyroclastic surge (plural pyroclastic surges)

plural pyroclastic surges

  1. geographyA fluidized mass of turbulent gas and rock fragments which is ejected during some volcanic eruptions.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
pyroclastic density currentpyroclastic flow
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