fumarole
See also: Fumarole
English
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Italian fumarola. Likely a doublet of femerell.
Noun
editfumarole (plural fumaroles)
- An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.
- 2003, L.J. Wardell, P. Delmelle, T. Fischer, J.L. Lewicki, E. Malavassi, J. Stix, W. Strauch, Volcanic gas workshop features state-of-the-art measurement techniques:
- Masaya did not offer an opportunity to sample high-temperature fumaroles, but its neighbors, Momotombo and Cerro Negro volcanoes, are noted for their fumarolic activity
Related terms
editTranslations
editopening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases
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editItalian
editNoun
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