Synonyms for «fumarole»

A fumarole is a hole or vent in the Earth's crust that releases steam, gas, and heat. It is formed when underground magma heats up water, causing it to turn into steam and escape to the surface through cracks or openings in the ground. Full definition

Sentences with «fumarole»

  • Its surrounding offers a natural steam bath where rustic pools of thermal waters can be enjoyed among fumaroles of steam and bubbling pools of hot mud. (1costaricalink.com)
  • A series of fumaroles in the cliff above the village are responsible for the release of steam creating an otherworldly scene, especially early in the morning when the steam rises from the land as first light dawns. (riverstonebackpackers.com)
  • The only place on Earth that they are known to form is at fumaroles, volcanic vents that release hot gases. (newscientist.com)
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