cinder cone

noun

: a conical hill formed by the accumulation of volcanic debris around a vent see volcano illustration

Examples of cinder cone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, most of these, like many of our other caldera, come from cinder cones within the caldera that are more prone to erupt lava flows that cause another massive explosion. —Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025

Mount Tabor itself is a dormant cinder cone volcano, the shape of which helps isolate background noise. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025

Visitors can still drive the rim road, stop at scenic overlooks, and enjoy views of the caldera and Wizard Island, a cinder cone that rises from the lake's center. —Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025

Mojave National Preserve Peak season: Mid-February to mid-May Mojave National Preserve is a vast, otherworldly expanse tucked between Interstates 15 and 40 in Southern California, where sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and rugged mountains collide in one surreal landscape. —Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cinder cone

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