pyroclastic mining
[paɪroʊˈklæstɪk ˈmaɪnɪŋ]
nounpl: pyroclastic mining operations
mineração piroclástica
1. The extraction and processing of pyroclastic materials (volcanic rock fragments, ash, and pumice) from volcanic deposits for commercial or industrial use
Pyroclastic mining in Iceland has become increasingly important for the production of aggregate materials.
A mineração piroclástica na Islândia tornou-se cada vez mais importante para a produção de materiais agregados.
2. The industrial practice of quarrying volcanic deposits containing pyroclastic debris for use in construction, filtration, or abrasive applications
The company specializes in pyroclastic mining operations that extract pumice and volcanic ash.
A empresa se especializa em operações de mineração piroclástica que extraem pedra-pomes e cinzas vulcânicas.
Pyroclastic mining is a specialized industrial practice primarily relevant in volcanically active regions such as Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, and parts of South America. In Brazil, this terminology is most commonly encountered in technical geological literature and environmental impact assessments related to volcanic regions. The practice carries environmental significance due to potential impacts on volcanic landscapes and is increasingly regulated in environmentally conscious regions.
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