ash fall
Eruption's gray rain
Ash fall is the descent of volcanic ash from the atmosphere following an eruption.
The fine particles can blanket areas hundreds of miles from the volcano, disrupting air travel, contaminating water supplies, and damaging crops.
Residents were warned to stay indoors during the ash fall.
Also spelled as one word: ashfall.
- volcanicOf fiery mountain origin
- volcanic eruptionExplosive geological discharge
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- cinderCombustion residue fragment
- sootCarbon from incomplete burning
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