ignimbrite
noun
ig·nim·brite
ˈig-nəm-ˌbrīt 
: a hard rock formed by solidification of chiefly fine deposits of volcanic ash
Examples of ignimbrite in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Valley of 10,000 Smokes, showing the extensive erosion through the ignimbrite deposited in the 1912 eruption of Katmai, Alaska.
—
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2011
The valley got its name from the degassing of the large ignimbrite that was deposited by the eruption, some hot enough to allow cooking on the fumaroles (see below) in the years after the event.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2011
Its largest eruption put down a 200m thick layer of ignimbrite—a frozen foam of volcanic ash, rock, and gas—over much of the central north island.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 16 Oct. 2017
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2011
The valley got its name from the degassing of the large ignimbrite that was deposited by the eruption, some hot enough to allow cooking on the fumaroles (see below) in the years after the event.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2011
Its largest eruption put down a 200m thick layer of ignimbrite—a frozen foam of volcanic ash, rock, and gas—over much of the central north island.
—Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 16 Oct. 2017
Dictionary Entries Near ignimbrite
Cite this Entry
“Ignimbrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignimbrite. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share