Definition of Pyroclastic surge 

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Pyroclastic surge 

The term 'Pyroclastic surge ' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as 'Similar to a pyroclastic flow but of much lower density (higher gas to rock ratio).    Turbulent, low-density cloud of hot rock debris and gases that moves over the ground surface at high speed.   '.

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