volcano Synonyms
volcano Meaning
volcano (n)
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
a mountain formed by volcanic material
volcano (n.)
A mountain or hill, usually more or less conical in form, from which lava, cinders, steam, sulphur gases, and the like, are ejected; -- often popularly called a burning mountain.
volcano Sentence Examples
- The towering volcano cast an eerie glow over the surrounding landscape.
- Lava cascaded down the volcano's slopes, threatening nearby villages.
- The ash cloud from the volcano eruption darkened the sky for miles around.
- The seismograph detected a series of tremors indicating impending volcanic activity.
- The dormant volcano suddenly roared back to life, spewing molten rock and ash into the atmosphere.
- The volcano's crater resembled a fiery lake, with bubbling magma and incandescent gases.
- The ancient ruins of the city were buried under layers of volcanic ash.
- The volcano's eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape, creating fertile valleys and rugged mountains.
- The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
- The volcano's relentless activity continues to fascinate and terrify scientists and locals alike.
FAQs About the word volcano
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt, a mountain formed by volcanic materialA mount
flash point, powder keg,time bomb,third rail, tinderbox,hot button
No antonyms found.
The towering volcano cast an eerie glow over the surrounding landscape.
Lava cascaded down the volcano's slopes, threatening nearby villages.
The ash cloud from the volcano eruption darkened the sky for miles around.
The seismograph detected a series of tremors indicating impending volcanic activity.
