What is Lapilli?
Small rock fragments that are ejected from a volcano is known as Lapilli. They are smaller than Volcanic Bombs, but larger than Volcanic Ash. Lapilli range from 2 to 64 mm (0.08 to 2.52 in) in diameter. Lapilli also known as cinders.
Originally written on
November 6, 2017
and last modified on
November 6, 2017.