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

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

The mud buried homes, schools and farmland, and has displaced thousands of families The world's largest mud volcano, which left 13,000 families homeless, is likely to continue erupting for another 26 years, researchers have estimated.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2011

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

During the past year, 1866, a small mud volcano has been formed in the flanks of Mount Etna.

From Wonders of Creation by Anonymous