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[vol-key-noh] / vɒlˈkeɪ noʊ /


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I also avoid making a towering high volcano, instead sticking to small piles or hills, since I like to enjoy my mashed potatoes steaming hot.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

“He’s sitting on a volcano of emotions that he hasn’t dealt with. He does some pretty horrendous things, but I think people softened up to Morrow because they saw that human side.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Satellite data revealed that the ground above the volcano rose by about 6 centimeters, confirming that magma had entered the shallow crust beneath the island.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The volcano has erupted more than 200 times since last March.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I hate to admit it, but Benefo is right—I can’t go a day without hearing some news story about a dormant volcano erupting or an avalanche crumbling down a mountainside.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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