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Volcanic ash

2 questions tagged Volcanic ash — spanning every one of the seven Ws.

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What is a tephra?

Tephra is the umbrella term for all volcanic fragments thrown into the air during an eruption, from ash to bombs.

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What is an ashfall?

Ashfall is volcanic ash that falls back to the ground after being carried into the atmosphere by an eruption.

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