mud volcano

American  

noun

1. a vent in the earth's surface through which escaping gas and vapor issue, causing mud to boil and occasionally to overflow, forming a conical mound around the vent.

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mud volcano British  

noun

1. a cone-shaped mound formed from fine mud ejected, with gases and water, from hot springs, geysers, etc, in volcanic regions

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Etymology

Origin of mud volcano

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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mud volcano

The blast, which erupted in an area full of oil and gas fields on Sunday, was caused by a mud volcano, the government says.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2021

Researchers largely relied on computer models and comparisons with other earthquakes and mud volcano eruptions.

From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2015

The Lusi mud volcano began spewing 100,000 tons of mud daily, quickly covering three square miles of land in 65 feet of sediment.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2012

Despite being the most intensely studied mud volcano ever, scientists have failed to agree on the cause of the eruption, which began in the early-morning hours of 29 May 2006.

From Science Magazine ● Feb. 24, 2011

This mountain, therefore, seems to be also more of the nature of a mud volcano, than of one which throws out burning lava.

From Wonders of Creation by Anonymous