strombolian

adjective

strom·​bo·​li·​an

strämˈbōlēən

often capitalized

: relating to volcanic eruptions that explode violently and eject incandescent dust, scoria, and bombs with little water vapor

Word History

Etymology

Stromboli, volcano in the Lipari islands + English -an

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