Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
volcanic-vent
noun
/vɒlˈkænɪk vɛnt/
Definition
A volcanic vent is an opening in the Earth’s crust through which volcanic materials, such as gas, ash, and lava, are expelled.
Examples
- The volcanic vent on Mount St. Helens erupted, spewing ash into the sky.
- Scientists monitor volcanic vents to predict potential eruptions.
- Hot gases escape through the volcanic vent, creating a dramatic display.
Meaning
Volcanic vents are critical features of volcanoes that allow the release of pressure from magma beneath the surface and can lead to eruptions.
Synonyms
- Fumarole
- Lava vent
- Thermal vent
