volcanoes
- plural of volcano.
Example Sentences
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Traditionally, geologists have grouped volcanoes into three main types based on how that magma is generated:
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
But like Dukono and many other active volcanoes in Indonesia, it continues to attract hikers, and last June a Brazilian woman died while hiking near the crater.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
It’s worth noting that while there are currently no major volcanoes located along California’s Coast, there are several across the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
“Some of the larger risks are much like tectonic plates, always moving and periodically causing earthquakes and volcanoes when they crash into each other,” he said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
“I hate the cold and the volcanoes and the moon. I hate everything.”
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
