When a volcano erupts, pyroclastic flows are often the biggest danger to anyone nearby. These fast-flowing currents of rock, ash and hot gas are extremely difficult to study, so researchers created their own. Read the related Nature Geoscience paper here: https://go.nature.com/2Im1bYs | Nature Portfolio

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🇮🇩 Pyroclastic Flow on Mount Semeru 🌋🔥🌫On January 15, 2026, a pyroclastic flow descended from Mount Semeru (Java, Indonesia). Hot gases, ash, and rock fragments rushed down the slopes, covering nearby areas. Authorities declared a heightened danger level, advising residents to evacuate from the hazardous zone. Preliminary reports indicate that information on casualties is still being verified. #Indonesia #Semeru #volcano #pyroclasticflow #weather | Val Sab

99K views · 1.6K reactions | A breathtaking yet terrifying moment as Chile’s Calbuco Volcano unleashes a massive pyroclastic flow stretching over 7 km at sunset. The sky burns with fiery hues while ash clouds tower into the heavens, capturing the raw, unstoppable force of nature. A scene that reminds us how small we truly are before the power of the Earth. #Ethiopia #volcanoeruption #EpicEruption | Space Xplore | Facebook

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