Ultraplinian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ultraplinian is an adjective meaning (of a volcanic eruption) More powerful than that of Vesuvius in AD 79 (witnessed by Pliny the younger).
Meaning
(of a volcanic eruption) More powerful than that of Vesuvius in AD 79 (witnessed by Pliny the younger).
Example Sentences
The volcanic components of fluvio-lacustrine sedimentary series in Southern Apennines are mainly associated with the plinian and ultraplinian eruptions of Roccamonfina and Vulture volcanoes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include posteruptive, syneruptive, posteruption, eruptive, ultrapotent, ultrapowerful.
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