volcanism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of volcanism
Vocabulary lists containing volcanism
Earth Science - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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The good news, at least for our species, is that this unstoppable power of volcanism changed the planet, but did not end humanity – or come close to doing so.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Their findings indicate that volcanism can temporarily weaken the climate link between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
“The intriguing feature could improve our understanding of volcanism not only on Io but on other worlds as well.”
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2025
“Erebus helps us understand what other volcanism in the region could look like.”
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 2, 2024
Because it seemed desirable to conserve the best two of these examples of recent volcanism, President Taft in 1906 created the Lassen Peak and the Cinder Cone National Monuments.
From The Book of the National Parks by Robert Sterling Yard
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