volcano
Pronunciation: [vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ]
Word
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?
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