Which outcome occurs upon the atmospheric introduction of high-silica pyroclastic material?

💡 Explanation

Extensive lateral ash cloud surges occur through Vulcanian explosions because highly viscous magma rapidly depressurizes. This generates large volumes of tephra with low density; therefore, lateral surges occur rather than vertical columns typical of Plinian eruptions.

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