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Volcanic ash
Volcanic ash consists of fragments of pulverized rock, minerals and volcanic glass, created during volcanic eruptions, less than 2 mm in diameter. The term volcanic ash is also often loosely used to refer to all explosive eruption products, including particles larger than 2mm. Volcanic ash is formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when dissolved gases in magma expand and escape violently into the atmosphere. The force of the escaping gas shatters the magma and propels it into the atmosphere where it solidifies into fragments of volcanic rock and glass. Ash is also produced when magma comes into contact with water during phreatomagmatic eruptions, causing the water to explosively flash to steam leading to shattering of magma. Once in the air, ash is transported by wind up to thousands of kilometers away. Due to its wide dispersal, ash can have a number of impacts on society, including: human and animal health; disruption to aviation; disruption to critical infrastructure; primary industries; buildings and structures.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of volcanic ash in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of volcanic ash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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Temperatures in the pyroclastic flow can exceed 700 degrees (Celsius) and volcanic ash can rain down on a 15 kilometer (9.32 miles) radius. That could cause more mud flows and nearby rivers to burst their banks.
Explosions from Mount Cleveland typically produce relatively small volcanic ash clouds that dissipate within hours ; however, more significant ash emissions are possible.
Temperatures in the pyroclastic flow can exceed 700 degrees (Celsius) and volcanic ash can rain down on a 15-km (9-mile) radius. That could cause more mud flows and nearby rivers to burst their banks.
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