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The Property of a Mineral to Break Along Planes of Weakness

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The property of a mineral to break along planes of weakness is referred to as


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Mudflow Deposits

Sediments left behind by rapid flows of mud, often triggered by heavy rain or volcanic eruptions, that contain a mix of water and fine materials.

Pyroclastic Flow

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials (lava blocks, pumice, ash) that flows down from a volcano during an explosive eruption.

High-Viscosity

A physical property indicating a fluid's resistance to flow, with higher values meaning greater resistance.

Nonwelded Tuff

A type of volcanic ash deposit that has not been compacted and lithified into a solid rock.

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