Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ejecta

noun

/ɪˈdʒɛk.tə/

Definition

Material that is expelled from a body, especially during a volcanic eruption or an impact event.

Examples

The volcano released a vast amount of ejecta during its eruption, covering the surrounding landscape with ash.
After the asteroid impact, scientists studied the ejecta to learn more about the event’s effects on the Earth’s surface.
The lunar surface is covered with ejecta from impacts over millions of years, creating its distinctive craters.

Meaning

Ejecta refers to the fragments of material that are thrown out from a geological or astronomical event, such as a volcano or an asteroid impact. This can include ash, lava, rock, or other substances that are released into the environment during the event.