2. Mt. Pinatubo Eruptions

Slide set compiled by Pete Mouginis-Mark, University of Hawaii

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SLIDE #1 (93K)
Prior to eruption, June 1991


SLIDE #2 (80K)
Fumaroles on flanks, April 1991


SLIDE #3 (110K)
June 12th, 1991 eruption


SLIDE #4 (69K)
Giant pyroclastic flows form off of collapsing eruption column June 15th 1991


SLIDE #5 (126K)
The view from space via the Japanese GMS-5 geostationary satellite


SLIDE #6 (98K)
Early effects on the ground


SLIDE #7 (111K)
Sediment-laden rivers destroy roads & bridges


SLIDE #8 (55K)
Major landscape changes: Pyroclastic flows in-filled pre-existing river valleys (the peaks in two views below are the same feature)

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