volcano

Meanings

• noun

  A large, conical mountain that forms when molten rock from the Earth's upper mantle forces its way through a vent in the crust.

  - "The eruption of the volcano caused widespread destruction."
  - "The hikers were fascinated by the volcanic landscape."
  - "The volcano is a popular tourist attraction."

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Pronunciation

1. /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with volcano
hydroplane , plane , vane

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Variants

List of all variants of volcano that leads to same result
volcano , volcanoes , volcanos , Kazan Retto , Volcano Islands , shield volcano , shield volcanos , Atitlan , Camiguin , Capulin , Mount , Mount Capulin , Sunset Crater

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'vulcano', named after the Roman god of fire.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest volcano in the world is Mauna Loa in Hawaii, which is over 13,600 feet tall.

2. The largest volcanic eruption in recorded history was the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia.

3. The last major volcanic eruption in the United States was the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eruption: A violent explosion of magma, ash, and gas from a volcano.

2. Lava flow: A river of molten rock that flows from a volcano during an eruption.

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Culture

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Volcanoes have been a source of fascination and fear throughout history. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and mythology. In many cultures, volcanoes are seen as symbols of creation and destruction.

How to Memorize "volcano"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain with smoke and ash coming out of the top.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'volcano' with the image of a mountain erupting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Volcanoes are mountains that vomit lava and ash.'

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