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volcano

Pronunciation: [vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ]

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Learn how to use volcano in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “natural phenomena”

(noun) a volcano is a mountain or hill that has an opening in the Earth where hot lava, gas, and ash can escape. It’s like a giant pressure cooker that sometimes lets out all its steam in a big explosion.

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The volcano erupted last year and created beautiful lava flows.

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The volcano hasn’t erupted in over a hundred years, which makes it seem very safe.

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What happens when a volcano erupts?

Context: “geology”

(noun) a volcano can also refer to the specific geological formation created by the buildup of volcanic materials. This is the land structure that you see when you look at a mountain that is volcanic.

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The volcano shaped the landscape with its tall peak and deep crater.

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This area does not have a volcano; it is flat and features regular hills instead.

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What kind of rocks form around a volcano?

How to pronounce volcano

Pronunciation: [vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ]

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