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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when unconfined pyroclastic flows rapidly decelerate?
A)Formation of ignimbrite depositional landforms✓
B)Increased atmospheric aerosol albedo
C)Ephemeral lahar initiation downstream
D)Acceleration of volcanic edifice collapse
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Ignimbrite forms because rapid pyroclastic flow deceleration promotes particle settling and agglutination, generating extensive sheets. Therefore, ignimbrite deposition ensues, rather than increased albedo or edifice collapse, because internal flow dynamics change not atmospheric composition or vent stability.
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