Fast And Furious Pyroclastic And Mud Flows

When a basic lava volcano erupts, the fluid lava flows out of its crater and spreads outwards speedily. This is called the pyroclastic flow. This fast and boiling stream of fluid lava can reach a top speed of 150km/h. Its sheer speed and strength have the ability to bury everything in its path, wiping out buildings, settlements and causing many deaths in populated area near the volcano.

An acid lava volcano erupts violently and noisily, sending hot lava flowing down the sides of its cone. This boiling hot flow of lava can destroy anything in its path. When an ash and cinder volcano spews out its contents, they get mixed with rainwater or melted snow on the peaks of the volcanoes to form mudflows. The sticky mixture of ash, cinder and water can also bury settlements and people alive.

Here are some other examples of the dangers they pose :
• Violent Volcanic Eruptions
• Gray Sky Of Pollution

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