"Plinian eruption" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Plinian eruptions [plural]
Etymology: Named for the description given by Pliny the Younger of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., which has been taken as archetypical of this type of eruption. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Plinian eruption (plural Plinian eruptions)
  1. (volcanology) A type of volcanic eruption marked by the ejection of large columns of volcanic debris and gases into the stratosphere; particularly large amounts of pumice, caused by a very powerful, gas-driven eruption. Wikipedia link: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, Pliny the Younger Categories (topical): Volcanology Synonyms: Vesuvian eruption Derived forms: subplinian eruption, ultraplinian eruption Translations (Translations): 普林尼式噴發 (Chinese Mandarin), 普林尼式喷发 (pǔlínníshì pēnfā) (Chinese Mandarin)

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