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volcanic crater

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Noun1.volcanic crater - a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcanovolcanic crater - a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
caldera - a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression
geological formation, formation - (geology) the geological features of the earth
maar - a flat-bottomed volcanic crater that was formed by an explosion; often filled with water
volcano - a mountain formed by volcanic material


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In front of her a volcanic crater was pouring forth torrents of melted lava, and hurling masses of rock to an enormous height.
 
 
 
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