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volcanos

  • plural
    of volcano.
    volcano
    noun
    a vent in the earth's crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals.

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One of the most active volcanos on Earth, Kilauea erupts every 2 to 3 years on average.

From Science Magazine ● May 27, 2024

In addition to lava, volcanos eject large amounts of pumice, ashes and gases as a fast-moving flow, known as "pyroclastic flow," and its sediments are a valuable data source on past eruptions.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2024

It seemed like an eruption might be imminent … but volcanos are fickle.

From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2023

For a small country with 32 active volcanos, Iceland does an efficient job of keeping its populace and its tourists as safe from harm as possible.

From Salon ● Nov. 17, 2023

The hot cakes rose like little hassocks, and small volcanos formed and erupted on them until they were ready to be turned.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck