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volcanoes


Meanings
  • A large, conical hill made primarily of volcanic bedrock, ash, and rocks. It is the result of volcanic eruptions.

    - "The volcano in Hawaii is a popular tourist destination."
    - "The eruption of the volcano caused significant damage to the nearby town."
  • An opening in the Earth's surface or ocean floor that allows the escape of magma, volcanic ash, and gases.

    - "The volcano erupted, sending ash and lava flowing down the mountain."
    - "The volcanic activity caused earthquakes and tsunamis."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with volcanoes
moccasoes , locustoes , occurrences
Variants
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volcano , volcanoes , volcanos , Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'vulcan,' the Roman god of fire.


Trivia
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  1. The largest volcano in the world is Mauna Loa in Hawaii.

  2. The deadliest volcanic eruption in history was the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, which killed over 36,000 people.

  3. Volcanoes can also form underwater, creating new islands.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mountain: Volcanoes are a type of mountain.

  2. Eruption: An eruption is a violent explosion of magma, ash, and gases from a volcano.


Culture
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Volcanoes have been a significant part of human history and culture. They have been the source of myths and legends, and have inspired artists, writers, and musicians. Volcanoes have also been the cause of devastation and destruction, and have shaped the Earth's geography.

How to Memorize "volcanoes"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large mountain with smoke and ash coming out of the top. Visualize the lava flowing down the mountain.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'volcano' with the image of a mountain erupting. Remember that it is a source of magma and ash.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Volcanoes are mountains that VEx us' to remember the definition.


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