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volcanic

[vol-kan-ik] / vɒlˈkæn ɪk /


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In August of 2024, I walked the Himalayan ranges of Venice with Dennis Hathaway and his wife, Laura Silagi, who had taken a hard fall on one of their neighborhood’s countless volcanic sidewalks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

It is known as a popular destination for hikers, with its volcanic mountains criss-crossed with trails.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There is little privacy, it is miles out into the volcanic grasslands of the plateau, it did not allow pets.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Seawater can remove sulfur compounds while concentrating metals such as platinum in volcanic gases.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The lower slopes of the mountain are washed with gentle rains, and the air remains cool and fresh all year, and the volcanic soil produces rich crops of com.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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