volcanic ash 1

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ash that consists of fragments of pulverized rock, minerals and volcanic glass, created during volcanic eruptions and measuring less than 2 mm (0.079 inches) in diameter.

  • 1.The types of minerals present in volcanic ash are dependent on the chemistry of the magma from which it erupted.

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