Generic Volcanic Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
What is Nuee Ardente
A
Part of a pyroclastic flow, Fast flowing cloud of hot gas and lava fragments. Formed from collapse of lava dome
2
Q
What is a pyroclastic flow
A
Occurs when lava column collapses. Boiling over occurs and material is erupted forming a high plume and moves rapidly down slopes
3
Q
Acid rain
A
Occurs from eruption of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide
4
Q
Climate change
A
Sulphur dioxide casuals global cooling, while co2 can cause warming
