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volcano

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/vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ/ · vol-ca-no

An opening in the earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

Meanings

nounformal

An opening in the earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected.

زمین کی سطح پر ایک ایسا سوراخ جہاں سے لاوا، راکھ اور گیسیں نکلتی ہیں۔

آتش فشاں

aatish fishaan

Synonyms

geysermountainlava ventآتش فشاںدھواں دار پہاڑآتشبازی

Antonyms

calmstabilityquietخاموشیمستحکمسکون

Common Collocations

  • active volcano
  • erupting volcano
  • volcano eruption

Example Sentences

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

آتش فشاں دہائیوں تک خاموشی کے بعد پھٹ گیا۔

Aatish fishaan dahaiyon tak khamoshi ke baad phat gaya.

Scientists study volcanoes to understand the earth's geology.

سائنسدان آتش فشاں کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں تاکہ زمین کی جیالوجی کو سمجھ سکیں۔

Scientists aatish fishaan ka mutala karte hain taake zameen ki geology ko samajh sakein.

The beautiful landscape was shaped by ancient volcanic activity.

خوبصورت منظر قدیم آتش فشانی سرگرمیوں سے تشکیل پایا تھا۔

Khoobsurat manzar qadeem aatish fishaanee sargarmi se tashkeel paaya tha.

Easily Confused With

volcanoes:Volcanoes is the plural form of volcano, referring to multiple geological formations.

Word Family

volcanic
adjectiveآتش فشانی
volcanology
nounآتش فشانیات

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Picture a volcano erupting with lava flowing down its sides.

Imagine a volcanic eruption with smoke and lava spewing out.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "vulcanus" — god of fire

First known use: 15th century

The term 'volcano' originates from the name of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, reflecting historical connections between volcanic activity and destructive power.