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Plinian Eruption Phase
- When
- February–March 1600
- Where
- Huaynaputina volcano
Early eruption stages involved buoyant, gas-rich dacite from deep sources, driving Plinian activity. This stage produced the bulk of the volcanic output, at least 26 km³ of rock.
Magma from depths exceeding 20 km was more buoyant and gas-rich, causing Plinian eruptions. This specific stage produced at least 26 km³ of rock, comprising the bulk of the output. Later, more viscous magma resulted in Vulcanian eruptions. The event mobilized sulfur from hydrothermal systems.
Sources
- Huaynaputina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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