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volcano

[vol-key-noh] / vɒlˈkeɪ noʊ /


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In her school exercise book Marylyn Minett had been writing about the big events of the 1960s: a rocket launch, a volcano erupting and a shopping trip to Merthyr Tydfil with her auntie Pam.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

Scientists first identified these signals more than a decade ago while analyzing extensive datasets from previous eruptions of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on La Réunion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Additional observations such as seismic activity, ground deformation, and volcanic gas measurements confirmed the presence of magma beneath the volcano during these alerts.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

In the morning, he looked out toward the volcano once more.

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