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ash flow

[′ash ‚flō]
(geology)
An avalanche of volcanic ash, generally a highly heated mixture of volcanic gases and ash, traveling down the flanks of a volcano or along the surface of the ground. Also known as glowing avalanche; incandescent tuff flow.
A deposit of volcanic ash and other debris resulting from such a flow and lying on the surface of the ground.
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