volcaniclastic

American

[vol-kan-i-klas-tik] / vɒlˌkæn ɪˈklæs tɪk /

Also volcanoclastic

adjective

Geology.

pyroclastic.

Etymology

Origin of volcaniclastic

1960–65; blend of volcanic and clastic

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Karátson, D., Sztanó, O. & Telbisz, T. Preferred clast orientation in volcaniclastic mass-flow deposits: application of a new photo-statistical method.

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