Scoria
Noun
Scoria is a type of dark, porous volcanic rock that is formed when lava cools quickly and gas bubbles are trapped within it.
After the eruption, the landscape was scattered with scoria that had solidified from the molten lava.

Often appears as...
- volcanic rock
- lava fragments
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Noun
Scoria is a type of dark, porous volcanic rock that is formed when lava cools quickly and gas bubbles are trapped within it.
After the eruption, the landscape was scattered with scoria that had solidified from the molten lava.

Often appears as...
- volcanic rock
- lava fragments
Usage tips
Neutral
General
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Geological Terms
Many terms in geology are specific to certain types of rock. Understanding these terms can help clarify discussions about Earth's materials.
Scoria often plays a crucial role in identifying volcanic activity.
Literary Usage
Scoria can be used metaphorically in literature to evoke images of destruction or harsh landscapes.
In poetry, scoria may symbolize the remnants of something fiery and transformative.
Geological Terms
Many terms in geology are specific to certain types of rock. Understanding these terms can help clarify discussions about Earth's materials.
Scoria often plays a crucial role in identifying volcanic activity.
Literary Usage
Scoria can be used metaphorically in literature to evoke images of destruction or harsh landscapes.
In poetry, scoria may symbolize the remnants of something fiery and transformative.
Geological Terms
Many terms in geology are specific to certain types of rock. Understanding these terms can help clarify discussions about Earth's materials.
Scoria often plays a crucial role in identifying volcanic activity.
Literary Usage
Scoria can be used metaphorically in literature to evoke images of destruction or harsh landscapes.
In poetry, scoria may symbolize the remnants of something fiery and transformative.
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