A pyroclastic flow (also known scientifically as a pyroclastic density current) is a fast-moving current of hot gas and rock (collectively known as tephra), which reaches speeds moving away from a volcano of up to 700 km/h (450 mph).The gas can reach temperatures of about 1,000 Â°C (1,830 Â°F).Pyroclastic flows normally hug the ground and travel downhill, or spread laterally under gravity. Their speed depends upon the density of the current, the volcanic output rate, and the gradient of the slope.They are a common and devastating result of certain explosive volcanic eruptions.yroclastic flows normally hug the ground and travel downhill, or spread laterally under gravity. Their speed depends upon the density of the current, the volcanic output rate, and the gradient of the slope.
Optimal Reading. An optimal reading is considered anything lower than 120/80. The actual number of 120/80 is not considered perfect--but actually numbers lower are considered to be optimal. For example, someone with a blood pressure reading of 116/76 has an optimal reading.ptimal Reading. An optimal reading is considered anything lower than 120/80. The actual number of 120/80 is not considered perfect--but actually numbers lower are considered to be optimal. For example, someone with a blood pressure reading of 116/76 has an optimal reading.
One or both of these numbers can be too high. Normal blood pressure is when the top number (systolic blood pressure) is below 120 most of the time, and the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) is below 80 most of the time (written as 120/80 mm Hg). If your blood pressure numbers are 120/80 or higher but below 140/90, it is called pre-hypertension.