Which outcome occurs when sustained explosive volcanism exceeds thresholds?

💡 Explanation

Caldera collapse with pyroclastic flows results from prolonged explosive eruptions, because magma chamber emptying triggers gravity faults; therefore, a major collapse occurs with laterally-directed pyroclastic density currents, rather than alternative effusive flow scenarios at lower pressures.

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