Volcano (Noun)
Meaning 1
A fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The eruption of the volcano sent ash and rock shooting into the air.
- Mount St. Helens is an active volcano in the state of Washington.
- The team of scientists descended into the volcano's crater to collect samples.
- Volcanoes are landforms that occur when magma from the Earth's interior rises to the surface.
- Kilauea is one of the most famous volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands and has been erupting continuously since 1983.
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Meaning 2
A mountain formed by volcanic material.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Mount St. Helens is a famous volcano in the United States that erupted in 1980.
- The tallest volcano in Japan is Fuji, a iconic mountain located on the main island of Honshu.
- Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
- Mount Yasur volcano in Vanuatu is a popular tourist destination for adventure seekers.
- The majestic Mount Etna volcano in Italy is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe.