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Question
Distinguish between :
Volcanic Dust and Volcanic Ash.
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Solution
Volcanic Dust: The finely pulverised fragments of rock are called volcanic ash.
Volcanic Ash: very fine particles which blow into the air are called volcanic dust.
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