Volcanic Eruptions

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a waterfall or cascade

verb to wash or bathe

  • It is important to lave your hands thoroughly before handling food.
  • Don't forget to lave your face before going to bed.
  • I always lave up before heading out for the night.
  • The rain seemed to lave away all the worries from her mind.

adjective describing something that contains or is characteristic of sulfur

  • The sulfurous smell coming from the volcano indicated an imminent eruption.
  • I can't stand the sulfurous odor in this room, let's open a window.
  • This place reeks of sulfurous fumes, it's gross.
  • His sulfurous temper flared up at the slightest provocation.

a'a

noun A type of lava flow with a rough, jagged surface

adjective Describing something rough or jagged in texture or appearance

  • The geologist studied the unique volcanic rock formation known as 'a'a'.
  • I heard there's some cool 'a'a' rock formations over by the beach.
  • Check out that gnarly 'a'a' rock, dude!
  • Dealing with his anger was like navigating through a field of 'a'a' rocks.