Volcanic plume

Volcanic plume

A volcanic plume can refer to:

* An eruption column of hot volcanic ash and gas emitted into the atmosphere during an explosive volcanic eruption.
* A mantle plume, an upwelling of abnormally hot rock within the mantle which can cause volcanic hotspots.


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