What is the difference between a pyroclastic flow and a pyroclastic surge (aka surges)?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A pyroclastic flow consists of hot gas, ash, and larger lava fragments. A pyroclastic surge consists of hot gas and minor amounts of ash.

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A. 1620 B. the 1920s C. 1954 D. 1995 E. 2003

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The Smithsonian obtained many specimens and artifacts from which groundbreaking hybrid

expedition? a. The Discovery Expedition b. The Resolution Expedition c. The United States Exploring Expedition d. The Challenger Expedition

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What is one of the components of a sustainability revolution?

A. population stabilization B. consume and throw away C. fossil fuels as a primary energy source D. high resource utilization E. reduced biodiversity

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What is the cold water phase of ENSO?

A. the Walker Circulation B. El Niño C. La Niña D. the PDO E. the NAO

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