Plinian eruption

A Plinian eruption is a powerful and explosive volcanic event characterized by the ejection of large volumes of ash, gas, and volcanic rock into the atmosphere. These eruptions can produce tall, fast-moving ash clouds that reach high altitudes, sometimes resulting in widespread fallout and significant climate effects. Named after the Roman scholar Pliny the Elder, who described the destructive eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, Plinian eruptions can cause severe damage to nearby areas, affect air travel, and pose health risks due to airborne ash and gases.