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  • Tephra: Understanding Volcanic Ejecta and Types
    The solid flying debris from a volcano is called tephra.

    Here's a breakdown of different types of tephra:

    * Ash: Fine particles, less than 2mm in diameter.

    * Lapilli: Pebble-sized fragments, 2-64mm in diameter.

    * Blocks and bombs: Large, angular (blocks) or rounded (bombs) fragments, greater than 64mm in diameter.

    So, the answer is tephra.

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