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Definition of Vulcanian

Vulcanian
Vulcanian Vul*ca"ni*an, a. [L. Vulcanius.] 1. Of or pertaining to Vulcan; made by Vulcan; hence, of or pertaining to works in iron or other metals. Ingenious allusions to the Vulcanian panoply which Achilles lent to his feebler friend. --Macaulay. 2. (Geol.) Volcanic.

Meaning of Vulcanian from wikipedia

- A Vulcanian eruption is a type of volcanic eruption characterized by a dense cloud of ash-laden gas exploding from the crater and rising high above the...
- The weakest are Hawaiian and submarine, then Strombolian, followed by Vulcanian and Surtseyan. The stronger eruptive types are Pelean eruptions, followed...
- Vulcans, sometimes referred to as Vulcanians, are a fictional extraterrestrial humanoid species in the Star Trek media franchise. They are noted for their...
- and on 15 October 2018, Anak Krakatau had a strong Strombolian to weak Vulcanian eruption that sent lava bombs into the water. An eruption of the volcano...
- at irregular intervals..." As a result, vulcanian eruptions are based on his description. A typical vulcanian eruption can hurl blocks of solid material...
- rhyolitic or andesitic type, is involved, and share some similarities with Vulcanian eruptions. The most important characteristic of a Peléan eruption is the...
- the volcano. Fountain collapse of an eruption column ****ociated with a Vulcanian eruption (e.g., Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano has generated many...
- slug. Their primary product is scoria. They are named after Stromboli. Vulcanian eruptions are characterized by yet higher viscosities and partial crystallization...
- from November 2009 through February 2010, ash vented and there was a vulcanian explosion that sent pyroclastic flows down several sides of the mountain...
- flow can create lahars, which pose significant known risks worldwide. Vulcanian eruption Peléan eruption Plinian eruption Consequences: Eruption column...