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Bilingual glossary of geology


Volcano  Volcan
A topographic element with positive relief, usually conical, constructed from the extrusion of lava and/or pyroclastic materials through a vent in the Earth's surface (adapted from: Neuendorf et al., 2005).

Themes:
  Igneous rocks

Related words:
  Volcanic Eruption
  Lava


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