: a volcanic rock
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Adjective
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
During an eruption, Pele hair – thin strands of volcanic glass – along with volcanic ash, can be brought downwind by strong winds.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Philippine volcanic expert urges preparedness amid ongoing natural disasters
As the Philippines continues to face frequent seismic and volcanic activity, Dr. Teresito Bacolol of the national volcanic agency has called for calm and readiness among residents.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The extinction was fueled by massive volcanic activity linked to Pangaea’s breakup, which resulted in extreme environmental stress like hyper-greenhouse heating, ocean oxygen loss, and acidification.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
During an eruption, Pele hair – thin strands of volcanic glass – along with volcanic ash, can be brought downwind by strong winds.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Have a walk along the serene volcanic Lake Vico and eat at Trattoria del Cimino dal 1895, an authentic Lazian trattoria steps from the palace.
—Fulvio De Bonis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Philippine volcanic expert urges preparedness amid ongoing natural disasters
As the Philippines continues to face frequent seismic and volcanic activity, Dr. Teresito Bacolol of the national volcanic agency has called for calm and readiness among residents.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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