A chylothorax is a type of pleural effusion. It results from lymph formed in the digestive system called chyle accumulating in the pleural cavity due to either disruption or obstruction of the thoracic duct. In people on a normal diet, this effusion can be identified by its turbid, milky white appearance, since chyle contains high levels of triglycerides. It is important to distinguish chylothorax from pseudochylothorax, which has a similar appearance, but is caused by more chronic inflammatory
Mt. Baker erupted in 1843. This eruption resulted in the deaths of many fish in the Baker River, a large forest fire, and the dropping of volcanic ash. The release of steam occurred at Mt. Baker in 1975-6, but no eruption followed this event.ost of the summit of the volcano is covered by glaciers. Because of this, the Indians gave Mt. Baker a name meaning White Steep Mountain.. Easton Glacier near the summit of Mt. Baker.
Mount Tambora, is an active stratovolcano famous for its eruption in 1815 which was considered one of the most explosive volcanic eruptions in EarthÊ¼s history. A stratovolcano is a volcano characterized by its steepness and periodic explosive eruptions and quiet eruptions.