Volcanic
adjective
Related to volcanoes or the powerful forces that create them.
The island was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
Often appears as...
- volcanic eruption
- volcanic ash
adjective
Having or showing very strong or energetic emotions.
She made a volcanic protest against the new policy.
Often appears as...
- volcanic anger
- volcanic temper
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Related to volcanoes or the powerful forces that create them.
The island was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
Often appears as...
- volcanic eruption
- volcanic ash
adjective
Having or showing very strong or energetic emotions.
She made a volcanic protest against the new policy.
Often appears as...
- volcanic anger
- volcanic temper
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Natural Occurrences
Use 'volcanic' when describing natural events involving molten rock or geothermal energy.
The volcanic landscape around Mount Fuji is breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Describing Rocks
'Volcanic' can describe rocks like basalt, formed from cooled lava.
Her collection includes several volcanic stones.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
In non-literal usage, 'volcanic' suggests something as powerful or intense as a volcano.
The machine had volcanic strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Occurrences
Use 'volcanic' when describing natural events involving molten rock or geothermal energy.
The volcanic landscape around Mount Fuji is breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Describing Rocks
'Volcanic' can describe rocks like basalt, formed from cooled lava.
Her collection includes several volcanic stones.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
In non-literal usage, 'volcanic' suggests something as powerful or intense as a volcano.
The machine had volcanic strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Occurrences
Use 'volcanic' when describing natural events involving molten rock or geothermal energy.
The volcanic landscape around Mount Fuji is breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Describing Rocks
'Volcanic' can describe rocks like basalt, formed from cooled lava.
Her collection includes several volcanic stones.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
In non-literal usage, 'volcanic' suggests something as powerful or intense as a volcano.
The machine had volcanic strength.
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Deep ocean mysteries and...
those of you who've been to the beach, snorkeling, know corals are an amazing place to go -- full of life, some big animals, small animals, some nice, some dangerous, sharks, whales, all that stuff. They need to be protected from humanity. They're great places. But what you probably don't know is in the very deep part of the ocean, we have volcanic eruptions.
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What does an alien look...
earth we also find them preserved within volcanic materials for billions of years and they look a lot like these microbial tubules we also study impact craters these are observed on every planetary body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very
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The colossal consequences...
characterized by a volume of erupted material, many times greater than that of ordinary volcanoes. And while the popular image of volcanic destruction is molten rock engulfing the surrounding land, far greater devastation is caused by what remains in the air.
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This ancient rock is...
Here again is that ancient volcanic landscape in the Pilbara. Little did I know that our research here would provide another clue to that origin-of-life puzzle. It was on my first field trip here, toward the end of a full, long week mapping project,
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The most colorful...
This silica-enriched water enters the voids inside pieces of volcanic rock, prehistoric river beds, wood and even the bones of ancient creatures. Gradually, the water starts to evaporate, and the silica-solution begins forming a gel,
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Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
and mid-ocean ridges which are underwater chains of volcanic mountains no matter their shape or size all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core
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What is dust made of? -...
a unique blend of bits from its particular inhabitants. Household dust also contains substances that blow in from the wider world. Depending on the local geology, finely ground quartz, coal, or volcanic ash
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When will the next mass...
About 66 million years ago, something terrible happened to life on our planet. Ecosystems were hit with a double blow as massive volcanic eruptions filled the atmosphere with carbon dioxide
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Is Humanity The Next...
were caused by cataclysmic volcanic eruptions it's not the lava or ash that wiped out life but an invisible gas released by
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Jupiter's Moon IO is a...
io is the most volcanic world in the solar system
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Deep ocean mysteries and...
those of you who've been to the beach, snorkeling, know corals are an amazing place to go -- full of life, some big animals, small animals, some nice, some dangerous, sharks, whales, all that stuff. They need to be protected from humanity. They're great places. But what you probably don't know is in the very deep part of the ocean, we have volcanic eruptions.
Video examples
What does an alien look...
earth we also find them preserved within volcanic materials for billions of years and they look a lot like these microbial tubules we also study impact craters these are observed on every planetary body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very
Video examples
The colossal consequences...
characterized by a volume of erupted material, many times greater than that of ordinary volcanoes. And while the popular image of volcanic destruction is molten rock engulfing the surrounding land, far greater devastation is caused by what remains in the air.
Video examples
This ancient rock is...
Here again is that ancient volcanic landscape in the Pilbara. Little did I know that our research here would provide another clue to that origin-of-life puzzle. It was on my first field trip here, toward the end of a full, long week mapping project,
Video examples
The most colorful...
This silica-enriched water enters the voids inside pieces of volcanic rock, prehistoric river beds, wood and even the bones of ancient creatures. Gradually, the water starts to evaporate, and the silica-solution begins forming a gel,
Video examples
Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
and mid-ocean ridges which are underwater chains of volcanic mountains no matter their shape or size all volcanoes emit gas and molten rock the journey of these emissions begins deep underground in the earth's core
Video examples
What is dust made of? -...
a unique blend of bits from its particular inhabitants. Household dust also contains substances that blow in from the wider world. Depending on the local geology, finely ground quartz, coal, or volcanic ash
Video examples
When will the next mass...
About 66 million years ago, something terrible happened to life on our planet. Ecosystems were hit with a double blow as massive volcanic eruptions filled the atmosphere with carbon dioxide
Video examples
Is Humanity The Next...
were caused by cataclysmic volcanic eruptions it's not the lava or ash that wiped out life but an invisible gas released by
Video examples
Jupiter's Moon IO is a...
io is the most volcanic world in the solar system
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Joe Rogan
American Comedian
We're constantly re-evaluating the potential for life. We're finding it where we didn't think it could exist, such as volcanic vents and other extreme conditions like under arctic ice. We're finding life in these incredibly harsh and dynamic conditions, so we're having to re-evaluate our own ideas of what's possible on this planet alone.
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Julian Baggini
British Author
Anger clearly has its proper place at work, which is neither wholly absent nor ever present. The manager who is an emotional blank is just as hard to work for as the volcanic boss, and both can do great harm by setting an unhelpful example for what kind of emotional expression is expected and accepted.
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Shanola Hampton
American Actress
I swam in the Great Barrier Reef when I was five months pregnant. I went on the bullet train in Japan, which was so much fun, and getting to see Mount Fuji. I did Mykonos and its black volcanic beach. Most of the fun times I've had have something to do with a vacation. I love traveling.
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James Balog
American Photographer
We still carry this old caveman-imprint idea that we're small, nature's big, and it's everything we can manage to hang on and survive. When big geophysical events happen - a huge earthquake, tsunami, or volcanic eruption - we're reminded of that.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity.
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Elizabeth Flock
American Author
What compels the Hindu right's volcanic reaction to Valentine's Day? Some of its members have protested that the holiday is the product of a 'rotten imported culture' from the West.
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Miroslav Lajcak
Slovak Diplomat
We cannot prevent hurricanes or earthquakes, floods or volcanic eruptions. But we can ensure that both people and communities are better prepared and more resilient.
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Panos Cosmatos
Canadian Director
Black Rainbow' is about control and your emotions being repressed and controlled, and 'Mandy's' about all a volcanic eruption!
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Edward Burnett Tylor
English Scientist
The interior of Mexico consists of a mass of volcanic rocks, thrust up to a great height above the sea-level.
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Sebastian Lelio
Chilean Director
Rachel Weisz is amazing, instinctive, volcanic - an amazing force of nature.
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Joe Rogan
American Comedian
We're constantly re-evaluating the potential for life. We're finding it where we didn't think it could exist, such as volcanic vents and other extreme conditions like under arctic ice. We're finding life in these incredibly harsh and dynamic conditions, so we're having to re-evaluate our own ideas of what's possible on this planet alone.
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Julian Baggini
British Author
Anger clearly has its proper place at work, which is neither wholly absent nor ever present. The manager who is an emotional blank is just as hard to work for as the volcanic boss, and both can do great harm by setting an unhelpful example for what kind of emotional expression is expected and accepted.
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Shanola Hampton
American Actress
I swam in the Great Barrier Reef when I was five months pregnant. I went on the bullet train in Japan, which was so much fun, and getting to see Mount Fuji. I did Mykonos and its black volcanic beach. Most of the fun times I've had have something to do with a vacation. I love traveling.
Quote examples
James Balog
American Photographer
We still carry this old caveman-imprint idea that we're small, nature's big, and it's everything we can manage to hang on and survive. When big geophysical events happen - a huge earthquake, tsunami, or volcanic eruption - we're reminded of that.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
Every year, August lashes out in volcanic fury, rising with the din of morning traffic, its great metallic wings smashing against the ground, heating the air with ever-increasing intensity.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Flock
American Author
What compels the Hindu right's volcanic reaction to Valentine's Day? Some of its members have protested that the holiday is the product of a 'rotten imported culture' from the West.
Quote examples
Miroslav Lajcak
Slovak Diplomat
We cannot prevent hurricanes or earthquakes, floods or volcanic eruptions. But we can ensure that both people and communities are better prepared and more resilient.
Quote examples
Panos Cosmatos
Canadian Director
Black Rainbow' is about control and your emotions being repressed and controlled, and 'Mandy's' about all a volcanic eruption!
Quote examples
Edward Burnett Tylor
English Scientist
The interior of Mexico consists of a mass of volcanic rocks, thrust up to a great height above the sea-level.
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Sebastian Lelio
Chilean Director
Rachel Weisz is amazing, instinctive, volcanic - an amazing force of nature.
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