vulcanism

[ vuhl-kuh-niz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Geology.

vulcanism

/ ˈvʌlkəˌnɪzəm /

First recorded in 1875–80; variant of volcanism

Not all the striking effects of vulcanism belong to the remote geologic past.

Each has its own wonderful story to tell of ancient and often recent vulcanism.

Thus as we travel up the rich valleys leading from the Columbia to either peak, we meet everywhere the phenomena of vulcanism.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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