volcanic ash
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of volcanic ash
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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The fossils were trapped between two layers of volcanic ash preserved inside the cave.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
In a video provided to the BBC by rescue officials, workers could be seen digging through a thick layer of black volcanic ash beneath a large rock and retrieving bone fragments.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
During the Tonga eruption, massive amounts of salty seawater were blasted into the stratosphere together with volcanic ash.
From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026
The results showed that the eggshells could be dated with an accuracy of about five percent when compared with ages determined from volcanic ash layers.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
Alex tried to decide which was better: dead body ash or volcanic ash.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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