outburst of a volcano

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• outburst — I noun affray, agitation, attack, blast, blaze, blowout, blowup, bluster, breach of the peace, burst, clamor, commotion, convulsion, detonation, discharge, disgorgement, disquiet, disquietude, disruption, disturbance, ebullition, ejaculation,… …   Law dictionary

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• volcano — /vol kay noh/, n., pl. volcanoes, volcanos. 1. a vent in the earth s crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals. 2. a mountain or hill, usually having a cuplike crater at the summit,… …   Universalium

• volcano — Synonyms and related words: belch, burst, cascade, debouchment, dissiliency, eructation, eruption, flare up, gush, jet, outbreak, outburst, rapids, rush, spate, spew, spurt, torrent, volcan …   Moby Thesaurus

• volcano — n. (pl. oes) 1 a mountain or hill having an opening or openings in the earth s crust through which lava, cinders, steam, gases, etc., are or have been expelled continuously or at intervals. 2 a a state of things likely to cause a violent outburst …   Useful english dictionary

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• Cerro Azul (Chile volcano) — Cerro Azul The peak of Cerro Azul volcano lies behind Quizapu crater, which was formed by eruptions during the twentieth century …   Wikipedia

• Subglacial volcano — A subglacial volcano is a volcanic form produced by subglacial eruptions or eruptions beneath the surface of a glacier or ice sheet which is then melted into a lake by the rising lava. Today they are most common in Iceland and Antarctica; older… …   Wikipedia

• 2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi — Mount Merapi Gunung Merapi Merapi, July 2005 Elevation …   Wikipedia

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

• Mount Meager — The Mount Meager volcanic complex rising above the Pemberton Valley. Summits left to right are Capricorn Mountain, Mount Meager proper and Plinth Peak …   Wikipedia