The Cataclysmic 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines

Fact Sheet 113-97
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Abstract

The second-largest volcanic eruption of this century, and by far the largest eruption to affect a densely populated area, occurred at Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines on June 15, 1991. The eruption produced high-speed avalanches of hot ash and gas, giant mudflows, and a cloud of volcanic ash hundreds of miles across. The impacts of the eruption continue to this day.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title The Cataclysmic 1991 Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, Philippines
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 113-97
DOI 10.3133/fs11397
Edition Reprinted 1998
Year Published 1997
Language ENGLISH
Publisher Geological Survey (U.S.)
Contributing office(s) Volcano Hazards Program
Description 2 p.
Time Range Start 1990-07-16
Time Range End 1991-12-31
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