Pyroclastic Flow

A pyroclastic flow is a fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic rock that erupts from a volcano during an explosive eruption. These flows can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour (435 miles per hour) and temperatures of about 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit). They are incredibly dangerous due to their speed, heat, and density, often devastating everything in their path. Pyroclastic flows can travel down the sides of a volcano and across land and water, posing significant risks to life and property in nearby areas.