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What Does Volcano Mean?

Noun

  • A mountain that can erupt with hot lava and ash from inside the Earth.
  • A type of firework that makes big colorful explosions in the sky.

Volcano — Full Explanation

A volcano is a mountain that can erupt. When it erupts, it sends out hot melted rock called lava, smoke, and ash into the air.

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Volcano Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
ज्वालामुखी

jwaalaamukhi

आग का पहाड़

aag ka pahaad

ज्वालामुखी

jwaalaamukhi

kannada
ಅಗ್ನಿಶಿಖರ (Agnishikhara)

Agnishikhara

ಅಗ್ನಿಶಿಖರ (Agnishikhara)

Agnishikhara

ಅಗ್ನಿ ಪರ್ವತ (Agni Parvata)

Agni Parvata

bengali
আগ্নেয়গিরি

agnēyagiri

গিরি

giri

আগ্নেয়গিরি

agnēyagiri

Frequently Asked Questions About Volcano

What does 'volcano' mean?
A volcano is a mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases from inside the Earth.
How do you pronounce 'volcano'?
You say 'volcano' like this: vol-KAY-no.
What is the origin of the word 'volcano'?
The word 'volcano' comes from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan.
What is the meaning of 'volcano' in Hindi?
The word 'volcano' in Hindi is 'ज्वालामुखी' (Jvālamukhī).