Meaning & use
volcano
A mountain or opening in the earth's surface through which molten rock, ash, and gas can erupt.
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The volcano had been dormant for centuries before it suddenly erupted last year.
Scientists study volcanoes to predict when they might erupt again.
A note on using this word
A volcano can be described as active, dormant, or extinct depending on how likely it is to erupt.
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