Other Definitions plinian eruption (dict)
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Plinian EruptionPlinian Eruptions are volcanic eruptions are those similar to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, which was described in a letter written by Pliny the Younger. Plinian eruptions are marked by columns of smoke and ash extending high into the stratosphere. Related Sites USGS Photo Glossary Entry for Plinian Eruptions
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