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Record 1 2006-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
DEF

The result of accumulation around the volcanic orifice or vent of the scoriae and other fragmentary matters.

OBS

They are built up by accumulating layer upon layer of pumice, ash and other volcanic debris. ... they are relatively short, usually less than a thousand feet high, with steep slopes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
DEF

Relief formé par les laves refroidies autour de la cheminée, par les cendres, les scories tombées autour du cratère.

CONT

Les projections et laves, venant des profondeurs, montent par une cheminée ou une fissure. [...] elles édifient un cône qui peut atteindre les dimensions d'une montagne.

Spanish

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