Maar (Noun)
Meaning
A flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion; often filled with water.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The maar volcano formed over 10,000 years ago when magma interacted with groundwater causing a massive explosion.
- Scientists often study maars to understand the geological processes that shaped the surrounding landscape.
- The deep maar lake was remarkably calm, with only a few ripples disturbing its crystal-clear surface.
- The park's main attraction is the large maar that was transformed into a thriving ecosystem.
- Researchers have collected sediment cores from the maar lake to reconstruct the region's environmental history.