diatreme

noun

Meaning

A cone-shaped volcanic vent produced by the explosion of gas-filled magma.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cryptodome(English)lava dome(English)diapir(English)diastem(English)igneduct(English)dome(English)updoming(English)dyke(English)

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Sources

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