variants
or volcanos
as in time bombs
a potentially explosive place or situation
after months of tension the roommates' living situation was a volcano
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Recent Examples of volcanoes
Water vapor released by volcanoes eventually condensed and fell as rain, contributing to our oceans.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of the most active volcanoes are shown with red triangles.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Oceans were forming, volcanoes erupted violently and the climate underwent dramatic shifts.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Mangroves, active volcanos, freshwater lakes, lava tunnels and lush forests coexist along with farming and fishing communities.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Obama’s narration is light, familiar and informative, fluctuating with the mood of the stunning visuals that take us from the surface down to a world of sea creatures, underwater volcanoes and vegetation.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Hacienda Doka offers some wonderful coffee tours, some of which include waterfalls, and volcanos.
—Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
In East Africa the plume melts magma that wells up through fractures, feeding volcanoes and weakening the crust.
—Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 7 Nov. 2024
With both Pacific and Caribbean beaches, as well as waterfalls, volcanoes, and rainforests, Costa Rica is a paradise for outdoor adventure.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of the most active volcanoes are shown with red triangles.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Oceans were forming, volcanoes erupted violently and the climate underwent dramatic shifts.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Mangroves, active volcanos, freshwater lakes, lava tunnels and lush forests coexist along with farming and fishing communities.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Obama’s narration is light, familiar and informative, fluctuating with the mood of the stunning visuals that take us from the surface down to a world of sea creatures, underwater volcanoes and vegetation.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Hacienda Doka offers some wonderful coffee tours, some of which include waterfalls, and volcanos.
—Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
In East Africa the plume melts magma that wells up through fractures, feeding volcanoes and weakening the crust.
—Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 7 Nov. 2024
With both Pacific and Caribbean beaches, as well as waterfalls, volcanoes, and rainforests, Costa Rica is a paradise for outdoor adventure.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Volcanoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanoes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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