active volcano
ˈæktɪv vɒlˈkeɪnoʊ
active volcano: volcano currently erupting or showing signs of erupting soon
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Noun

1.
geologyTECH.volcano currently erupting or showing signs of erupting soonTECH.
  • The smoke from the active volcano could be seen miles away.
2.
volcanologyTECH.volcano with recent eruptions in 10,000 yearsTECH.
  • Mount St. Helens is an active volcano.
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  • active volcano: volcano currently erupting or showing signs of erupting soon
    volcano currently erupting or showing signs of erupting soon
  • active volcano: volcano with recent eruptions in 10,000 years
    volcano with recent eruptions in 10,000 years

Expressions with active

be activev.
maintain a lifestyle with regular movement
Doctors recommend to be active for better health.
take an active partv.
join in something with energy and effort
She always takes an active part in class discussions.
on active dutyadj.
currently serving in a military or official job
He is an on active duty soldier.
on active serviceadv.
serving in the military during a war or conflict
He was killed on active service in 1943.
active citizenn.
individual engaged in social or political causes
Active citizens advocate for environmental protection.
active dutyn.
period of full-time service in the military
She has been on active duty for two years..

Expressions with volcano

extinct volcanon.
volcanic mountain no longer expected to erupt again
The hikers climbed the extinct volcano for a better view of the valley.
dormant volcanon.
volcano not currently erupting but can erupt again
The scientists studied the dormant volcano for signs of activity.
shield volcanon.
type of volcano with broad, gentle slopes formed by fluid lava flows
The Mauna Loa in Hawaii is an example of a shield volcano..
mud volcanon.
geological formation that emits mud and gases from underground
The mud volcano erupted, covering the area with wet earth.

Terms related to active volcano

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Terms with active volcano included in their meaning

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Coliman.
geography
active volcano in southwestern Mexico
Cotopaxin.
active volcano
one of the world's highest active volcanoes
Damavandn.
geography
active volcano in northern Iran
Galerasn.
volcano
active volcano in southeastern Colombia
Klyuchevskaya Sopkan.
volcanic activity
active volcano with frequent eruptions
Mauna Loan.
geography
active volcano in Hawaii, very large and tall
Mount Saint Helensn.
geography
active volcano located in Washington state
Nevado de Coliman.
geography
active volcano in southwestern Mexico

Examples of active volcano in a sentence

  • The active volcano erupted with a thunderous roar.
  • Scientists monitor the active volcano for any changes.
  • The island is home to an active volcano, attracting geologists.

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  1. French:volcan actif, ...
  2. German:aktiver Vulkan, tätiger Vulkan, ...
  3. Italian:vulcano attivo, vulcano in attività, ...
  4. Spanish:volcán activo, volcán en actividad, ...
  5. Portuguese:vulcão ativo, ...
  6. Chinese:活火山, 活动火山, ...
  7. Japanese:活火山, 現役火山, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرْكان نَشِط, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַר גַּעַשׁ פָּעִיל, הַר גַּעַשׁ פָּעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:активный вулкан, ...
  11. Ukrainian:активний вулкан, діючий вулкан, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रिय ज्वालामुखी, ज्वालामुखी, ...

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