An erupting volcano's 600 degree pyroclastic flow moves at speeds of over one hundred miles an hour and carbonizes victims in its path.
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Ultimate Guide to Volcanoes: Pyroclastic Flow
An erupting volcano's 600 degree pyroclastic flow moves at speeds of over one hundred miles an hour and carbonizes victims in its path.
Added: Apr 6, 2006
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