cinder cone

noun

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

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In Idaho, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve allows visitors to explore an otherworldly volcanic landscape of lava flows, cinder cones and lava tubes. Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 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 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 See All Example Sentences for cinder cone

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinder cone was in 1849

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“Cinder cone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinder%20cone. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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