Plinian eruption

Etymology
Named for the description given by of the, which has been taken as archetypical of this type of eruption.

Noun

 * 1)  A type of volcanic eruption marked by the ejection of large columns of volcanic debris and gases into the stratosphere; particularly large amounts of pumice, caused by a very powerful, gas-driven eruption.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 普林尼式噴發