"pyroclastic surge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pyroclastic surges [plural]
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  1. (volcanology) A fluidized mass of turbulent gas and rock fragments which is ejected during some volcanic eruptions. Categories (topical): Volcanology Related terms: pyroclastic flow
    Sense id: en-pyroclastic_surge-en-noun-2uZlSm71 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences, volcanology

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