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volcán
/bolˈkan/
volcano
El volcán entró en erupción y cubrió la ciudad de ceniza.
The volcano erupted and covered the city in ash.
general
A mountain or hill formed by the accumulation of lava, ash, and other volcanic material from eruptions.
El volcán es una de las fuerzas naturales más poderosas de la Tierra.
The volcano is one of the most powerful natural forces on Earth.
Volcanoes can be active, dormant, or extinct depending on their eruption history.
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Geological Context
Volcanoes are often found along tectonic plate boundaries or hotspots.
Gold Rule
Safety
Avoid areas near active volcanoes due to the risk of eruptions.
Word Origin
From Latin 'volcānus', meaning 'belonging to Vulcan', the Roman god of fire.
Usage Notes
The term 'volcán' is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries to describe volcanic activity and geological formations.
Word Breakdown
volc
related to fire or heat
root-án
suffix indicating a place or thing
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