volcanism
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volcanism
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From French volcanisme, from volcan (“volcano”); and/or directly from volcan(o) + -ism.
noun volcanisms · vulcanism
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Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles
This rejuvenation-stage or post-erosional volcanism produces lava even more alkalic than late-stage volcanism.
Similar: volcanicity
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noun natural phenomena associated with volcanoes
| Español | vulcanismo |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 火山作用 huǒshān zuòyòng |
| Português | vulcanismo |
| Français | volcanisme, vulcanisme |
| Deutsch | Vulkanismus |
| Italiano | vulcanismo |
| Русский | вулкани́зм vulkanízm |
Talk about this word "volcanism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/volcanism. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. volcanism. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/volcanism "volcanism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/volcanism.Cite this
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title = {volcanism},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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