volcano

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A mountain or hill with an opening through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's interior.

• Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano near Naples.
• The volcano erupted without warning.
• Scientists monitor volcanic activity closely.
• Geologists study sediment layers near ancient volcano sites to reconstruct the climatic impact of past eruptions.
• The 1815 eruption of an Indonesian volcano caused global temperature anomalies that led to widespread crop failures.
• Monitoring seismic activity beneath a dormant volcano helps scientists predict the likelihood of future eruptive episodes.

Eş anlamlılar: mount, peak, crater