volcano
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More than a year earlier, he had completed his second arduous journey to the foothills of the inactive volcano of Chimborazo, in Ecuador, to make preparatory drawings and oil sketches for this roughly 10-foot-wide work.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
No, it’s not a volcano, and while firefighters often refer to the spot as a “natural solfatara,” geologists say that isn’t quite right either.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
And while there are likely sulfur gases coming from the Hope Ranch cliffside, Boles said there is no underlying volcano, which makes the designation not quite accurate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Another feature of Storm Therese has been snow, which has fallen over high ground surrounding Mount Teide - the volcano in the centre of Tenerife.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
The sounds of the volcano pounded in her ears.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
Vocabulary lists containing volcano
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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