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plural: volcanos/volcanoes
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
a vent in the earth’s crust from which melted or hot rock and steam come out; a hill or mountain composed entirely or in part of the material thrown out
Word Family
volcanic
volcanism
volcanology
volcanologist
Sentences
The volcano last erupted 25 years ago.
After months of tension, the roommates’ living situation was a volcano.
The volcanic ash cloud covered the surrounding area in a gray haze.
Experts in volcanology spend years studying these fiery mountains.
Understanding volcanic processes helps scientists predict eruptions.
Volcanoes are openings in Earth’s crust where hot, melted rock (magma) erupts onto the surface.
Over time, lava cools and hardens, slowly building up the volcano’s cone shape.
Volcanic ash is good for soil, making it richer for plants to grow.
Volcanic eruptions can cause earthquakes, tsunamis, and ash clouds that affect the weather.
There are actually many more volcanoes hidden under the ocean than on land.
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