: 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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Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
After marveling at the park’s mud pots and hot springs, visitors to nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch can be the direct beneficiaries of that volcanic activity as well, with therapeutic soaks in Drake’s Bath available seasonally, plus massages offered by reservation.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 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 noise inside the ballpark felt volcanic.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
After marveling at the park’s mud pots and hot springs, visitors to nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch can be the direct beneficiaries of that volcanic activity as well, with therapeutic soaks in Drake’s Bath available seasonally, plus massages offered by reservation.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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