Supervolcano

Pronunciation: /suːpərˈvɒlˌkeɪnoʊ/

Definitions of supervolcano

noun a volcano capable of producing an eruption with major effects on the global climate and ecosystem

Example Sentences

A1 A supervolcano is a volcano that has had an eruption of magnitude 8 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI).

A2 Scientists are studying the Yellowstone supervolcano to better understand its potential for a catastrophic eruption.

B1 The eruption of a supervolcano could have global consequences, affecting climate and agriculture.

B2 The Toba supervolcano in Indonesia had a massive eruption about 74,000 years ago, causing a volcanic winter.

C1 Research on supervolcanoes includes monitoring seismic activity, gas emissions, and ground deformation.

C2 The eruption of a supervolcano could lead to widespread devastation and long-term effects on the Earth's climate.

Examples of supervolcano in a Sentence

formal The eruption of a supervolcano can have catastrophic effects on the surrounding area.

informal Have you heard about that supervolcano that's overdue for an eruption?

slang Dude, if that supervolcano blows, we're all toast.

figurative Her anger was like a dormant supervolcano, ready to erupt at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of supervolcano

• past tense: supervolcanoed
• plural: supervolcanoes
• comparative: more supervolcanic
• superlative: most supervolcanic
• present tense: supervolcano
• future tense: will supervolcano
• perfect tense: have supervolcanoed
• continuous tense: is supervolcanoing
• singular: supervolcano
• positive degree: supervolcano
• infinitive: to supervolcano
• gerund: supervolcanoing
• participle: supervolcanoed

Origin and Evolution of supervolcano

First Known Use: 1949 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'supervolcano' originated from the combination of the prefix 'super-' meaning exceptionally large or powerful, and 'volcano' referring to a mountain or hill that erupts molten rock, ash, and gases.

Evolution of the word: The term 'supervolcano' gained prominence in the late 20th century with the discovery and study of large volcanic systems capable of catastrophic eruptions. It is now commonly used to describe volcanoes with the potential to produce eruptions thousands of times larger than regular volcanoes.