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volcanism

[ vol-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

Geology.
  1. the phenomena connected with volcanoes and volcanic activity.


volcanism

/ ˈɒəˌɪə /

noun

  1. those processes collectively that result in the formation of volcanoes and their products
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of volcanism1

First recorded in 1865–70; volcan(o) + -ism
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“The intriguing feature could improve our understanding of volcanism not only on Io but on other worlds as well.”

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“Erebus helps us understand what other volcanism in the region could look like.”

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“Iceland is essentially one of the best places in the world to study this … because we have both volcanism and glaciers,” volcanologist Michelle Parks of the Icelandic Meteorological Office told Reuters.

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"What's remarkable is that Mars' volcanism has incredible similarities, but also differences, to Earth," said Day.

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To better understand its volcanism, scientists hoped to catch a Venusian eruption in the act.

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