Mount Pinatubo
1991 eruption site
Mount Pinatubo is a volcano in the Philippines that erupted catastrophically in 1991—the second-largest volcanic eruption of the twentieth century.
The eruption killed hundreds, displaced millions, and ejected enough ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere to cool global temperatures for several years.
The name now evokes sudden, large-scale geological disaster.
Lightweight volcanic abrasive
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
- hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
- blanketSoft bed covering
- airborneTraveling through air
visibility · respiratory · mask · cleanup · pollution · acid rain · inhalation · fallout
Hot eruption debris
- plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
- laharVolcanic debris flow
- ashfallAirborne volcanic debris descending
- explosiveProne to sudden detonation
sulfur dioxide · aerosol · stratosphere · volcanic winter · pumice · tremor · seismology · volcanologist
Layered cone-shaped volcanic mountain
- calderaCollapsed volcanic summit basin
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- andesiteIntermediate volcanic rock
- magma chamberSubsurface pocket holding liquefied rock
tectonics · geothermal · hydrothermal · fumarole · silica · igneous · pyroclastic flow · vent
Main Philippine island
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- BataanPhilippine province, Luzon
- tropical climateWarm, rainy year-round conditions
- monsoon seasonAnnual heavy rainfall period
Water in volcanic hollow
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- adventure tourismVacationing through challenging physical activities
- photo opportunityStaged moment for cameras
guided tour · ecotourism · bucket list · natural wonder · volcanic landscape
pumice
Lightweight volcanic abrasive
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
- hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
- blanketSoft bed covering
airborne · visibility · respiratory · mask · cleanup · pollution · acid rain · inhalation · fallout · smother
pyroclastic
Hot eruption debris
- plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
- laharVolcanic debris flow
- ashfallAirborne volcanic debris descending
explosive · sulfur dioxide · aerosol · stratosphere · volcanic winter · pumice · tremor · seismology · volcanologist · magmatic
stratovolcano
Layered cone-shaped volcanic mountain
- calderaCollapsed volcanic summit basin
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- andesiteIntermediate volcanic rock
magma chamber · tectonics · geothermal · hydrothermal · fumarole · silica · igneous · pyroclastic flow · vent · collapse
Luzon
Main Philippine island
- relocationPermanent change of residence
- BataanPhilippine province, Luzon
- tropical climateWarm, rainy year-round conditions
crater lake
Water in volcanic hollow
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- adventure tourismVacationing through challenging physical activities
photo opportunity · guided tour · ecotourism · bucket list · natural wonder · volcanic landscape
Mount Pinatubocoral reef
Calcium carbonate marine ecosystem
slow erosion · Great Barrier Reef · river delta · Ganges Delta · shield volcano
Mount Pinatubogreenhouse gas emissions
Heat-trapping atmospheric releases
global warming · industrial pollution · carbon dioxide release · heat wave · urban heat island
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