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Volcano

A mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock fragments, and gases are ejected.

Definition

A mountain or hill with a crater through which lava, rock fragments, and gases are ejected.

Word Origin

From Latin "Vulcanus" (Roman god of fire)

Examples

  • Mount Vesuvius
  • Mount St. Helens
  • Kilauea

Synonyms

volcanic mountainvolcanic peak

Category Information

Category:feature
Difficulty:beginner
Last Updated:1/1/2024

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