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pyroclastic
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py·ro·clas·tic  (pr-klstk)
adj.
Composed chiefly of rock fragments of volcanic origin.
pyroclastic [ˌpaɪrəʊˈklæstɪk]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of rocks) formed from the solid fragments ejected during a volcanic eruption
pyroclastic  (pr-klstk)
Composed chiefly of rock fragments of explosive origin, especially those associated with explosive volcanic eruptions. Volcanic ash, obsidian, and pumice are examples of pyroclastic materials.
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pyroclastic
adj (Geol) rocks → pyroklastisch; pyroclastic flow → pyroklastischer Strom
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He maintained this effort until the end of 1982, producing a total of 22 Pyroclasts columns.
The contribution of Ward Neale to the development of scientific ... by Nowlan, Godfrey S. / Geoscience Canada
Pyroclasts are produced by the explosive fragmentation of magma; this fragmentation occurs in the magma conduit or at high levels in the magma chamber (Fig.
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