Ultraplinian
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 More powerful than that of Vesuvius in AD 79 (witnessed by Pliny the younger) not-comparable
"The volcanic components of fluvio-lacustrine sedimentary series in Southern Apennines are mainly associated with the plinian and ultraplinian eruptions of Roccamonfina and Vulture volcanoes."
Example
More examples"The volcanic components of fluvio-lacustrine sedimentary series in Southern Apennines are mainly associated with the plinian and ultraplinian eruptions of Roccamonfina and Vulture volcanoes."
Etymology
From ultra- + Plinian.
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