Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ash-cloud
noun
/æʃ klaʊd/
Definition
A cloud of ash that is produced during a volcanic eruption or by the burning of organic material.
Examples
- The ash-cloud from the volcano disrupted flights across the region.
- Scientists monitored the ash-cloud to assess its impact on air quality.
- Residents were warned to stay indoors due to the dense ash-cloud covering the area.
Meaning
An ash-cloud typically consists of fine particles of volcanic ash that are ejected into the atmosphere and can impact air travel and the environment.
Synonyms
- volcanic cloud
- smoke plume
- pollution cloud
