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volcanic cone

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noun

Geology.
  1. a conical hill produced by volcanic eruption of ash, cinders, or lava.


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The 2014/15 eruption created a volcanic cone, joining the two old Hunga islands to create a combined island about 5km long.

From Scientific American • Jan. 18, 2022

The collapse Saturday of part of the volcanic cone sent a flood of bright red lava pouring down from the Cumbre Vieja ridge that initially cracked open on Sept. 19.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2021

On Oahu, on a ridge overlooking the enormous volcanic cone known as Diamond Head, Bob Larsen brought in the outdoor furniture and made pancakes on Thursday morning.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2018

The island’s most iconic feature, the Caldeira da Graciosa, resulted from the collapse of a volcanic cone 12,000 years ago.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2015

Shan's volcanic cone blotted out the stars ahead.

From The Pirates of Shan by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)