volcanism

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the phenomena associated with volcanic activity

Word Origin

volcanism (n.)
1819, from French volcanisme, from volcan (see volcano).

Example

1. The Influence of Late Triassic volcanism on the development of Chang 7 high grade hydrocarbon source rock in Ordos Basin
2. The volcanism and associated intrusion were controlled by extensional mechanism , resulting in the present paired volcanic intrusive belts .
3. Marine volcanic rocks in Middle Proterozoic and characteristics of volcanism

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