Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a type of volcanic eruption in which a large amount of volcanic ash, pumice, and rock is explosively ejected into the air, characterized by a high concentration of fine ash particles.

“The plinian eruption was witnessed by people from miles away due to its massive ash cloud.”

2. noun

a type of volcanic eruption characterized by a high concentration of fine ash particles.

“The scientists studied the plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius.”

3. noun

a volcano that is capable of producing a plinian eruption.

“Mount St. Helens is a plinian volcano located in the United States.”