volcanic ash
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of volcanic ash
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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The researchers believe the explanation involves an unusual combination of volcanic ash, seawater and sunlight.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
More than 240 domestic and international flights had been cancelled or delayed due to volcanic ash on Monday morning alone, Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport said, adding that nearly 30,000 passengers were affected.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
On a particularly tense drive, they are chased by scorching, wind-fueled wildfires and volcanic ash spewing from Mount Etna.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
When they occur, investigators usually search for a common cause - fuel contamination, a disruption in fuel supply, bird strikes, volcanic ash or some broader system failure.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Now they had volcanic ash to deal with.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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