- Volcano | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
Volcano, vent in the crust of Earth or another planet or satellite, from which issue eruptions of molten rock, hot rock fragments, and hot gases The term volcano can also refer to the landform created by the accumulation of solidified lava and volcanic debris near the vent
- About Volcanoes | U. S. Geological Survey - USGS. gov
Volcanoes are openings, or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth's surface Volcanic eruptions can last days, months, or even years
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