: 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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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Formed by volcanic debris a quarter of a million years ago, the alkaline, algae-rich lakes attract giant flocks of hungry flamingos, along with a vast variety of wading and migratory birds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Soil types include alluvial, sedimentary, and volcanic, all of which contribute to the complex flavor profile of these amazing Oakville AVA wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The falls are fed by underground springs flowing through porous volcanic basalt in the Cascade Range, creating the appearance that water is emerging directly from the cliff face itself.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Formed by volcanic debris a quarter of a million years ago, the alkaline, algae-rich lakes attract giant flocks of hungry flamingos, along with a vast variety of wading and migratory birds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Noun
Its wide variety of landscapes, many volcanic and at high elevations, create ideal climates for different terroirs, a French term to describe how wines vary in taste and structure based on soil, elevation, slope, aspect, and in some cases, cultural norms around production.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Soil types include alluvial, sedimentary, and volcanic, all of which contribute to the complex flavor profile of these amazing Oakville AVA wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanic. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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