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volcanic

[vol-kan-ik] / vɒlˈkæn ɪk /


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On a particularly tense drive, they are chased by scorching, wind-fueled wildfires and volcanic ash spewing from Mount Etna.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Big Bend, bordering Mexico in West Texas, features volcanic dikes, dinosaur bones and stunning canyon views.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Italy's civil protection agency warns that a combination of volcanic activity and sudden weather changes higher up the mountain can make conditions hazardous.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The Soviet Union took the strategically located volcanic archipelago north of Hokkaido in the final days of World War II, and has maintained a military presence there ever since.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

But I didn’t want to play, and was used to volcanic Karhidish tempers by now.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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