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volcano

[vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ]

volcano Definition

  • 1a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust
  • 2a vent in the earth's crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals

Using volcano: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "volcano" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in US history.

  • Example

    Hawaii is home to some of the world's most active volcanoes.

  • Example

    The town was destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

  • Example

    The island was formed by volcanic activity.

volcano Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for volcano

Phrases with volcano

  • a volcano that has erupted within historical time and is expected to erupt again

    Example

    Mount Etna is an active volcano in Sicily.

  • a volcano that is not currently erupting but is expected to do so in the future

    Example

    Mount Fuji in Japan is a dormant volcano.

  • a volcano that is no longer active and is unlikely to erupt again

    Example

    The volcano on the island of Santorini is considered extinct.

Origins of volcano

from Italian 'vulcano', named after Vulcan, the Roman god of fire

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Summary: volcano in Brief

A 'volcano' [vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ] is a mountain or hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust. It can also refer to the vent itself. Examples include Mount St. Helens and Hawaii's active volcanoes. Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct, depending on their current and expected activity.

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