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volcano

[vol-key-noh] / vɒlˈkeɪ noʊ /


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For holidaymakers who might think of the Canaries as a year-round sun destination this may come as a surprise but snow over the volcano is actually not unusual, especially in winter and early spring.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

This eruption, whether from Laacher See or another volcano, released enough sulfur into the atmosphere to rival the most powerful eruptions in recorded history.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

So when rain drenches Tenerife's beaches it is not unusual for snow to fall over the volcano.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

An Indonesian volcano led to lousy weather in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

This energy remained trapped in layers of atmosphere for twenty to thirty miles away from the volcano.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone