volcanism

noun

vol·​ca·​nism ˈväl-kə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce volcanism (audio)
ˈvȯl-
: volcanic action or activity

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Exactly how long volcanism persisted has been something of a mystery. Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 5 Sep. 2024 But an intense, prolonged El Niño event that lasted years and originated from an ancient body of water much larger than today’s Pacific Ocean would have enhanced the effects of the volcanism. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024 In fact, most volcanic eruptions are harmless—and the latest outburst on the island of Hawaii was one of the loveliest displays of volcanism in quite some time. Robin George Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024 Nevertheless, these three beads may well upend our understanding of the moon’s history of volcanism. Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for volcanism 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of volcanism was in 1830

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“Volcanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanism. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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