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thunder | n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
eject | v: to force someone to put out or leave a particular place or position | |
fissure | n: a narrow opening or crack, especially in a rock or other hard substance; a division or splitting within a group or organization | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
lava | n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
unpredictable | adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain | |
eruption | n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something | |
magma | n: molten rock that is located beneath the earth’s surface and can solidify to form igneous rock | |
molten | adj: in a liquid state as a result of being heated | |
mantle | n: a layer of rock between the surface and the core of a planet or moon; a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl; the responsibilities of an important position or job that passes from one person to another | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
lithology | n: the study of the physical and chemical properties of rocks and geological formations | |
crust | n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
equilibrium | n: a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
explosive | adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
sulfur | n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
gunshot | n: the sound or act of firing a gun or other firearm, usually accompanied by a loud explosion and a projectile that is propelled toward the target | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
plume | n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat | |
stratosphere | n: the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending from about 7 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, containing the ozone layer | |
soda | n: a carbonated soft drink containing a sweetened syrup or flavoring, often used interchangeably with “pop” or “soda pop” in different regions of the world | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
buoyant | adj: lighthearted and cheerful; tending to float; having a positive attitude or outlook | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
geologist | n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
mineral | n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | |
solidify | v: to make solid, firm, or compact; to cause to become solid | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
landslide | n: a large, sudden movement of a mass of rock, earth, or other material down a slope | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
quantity | n: the amount or number of something; magnitude | |
atop | adv: on, to, or at the top | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
unload | v: to remove contents of something from a vehicle, ship, container, etc. | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
erosion | n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water | |
glacier | n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole | |
glacial | adj: relating to or resembling a glacier (= a slowly moving mass of ice) or the process of glaciation; characterized by an extremely slow or gradual pace or movement | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
acidic | adj: having a pH lower than 7; having characteristics of an acid, such as tasting sour or corroding metal | |
corrode | v: to destroy or eat away slowly by chemical action; to gradually wear away, weaken, or disintegrate over time | |
hydrothermal | adj: relating to hot water or steam, especially in the Earth’s crust, and the thermal energy and chemical reactions that occur as a result | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
tectonic | adj: relating to the structure of the Earth’s crust and the large-scale processes that occur as a result of movements within it | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
continental | adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses) | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
volcanology | n: the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena, including their origin, activity, eruption, and behavior | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
rocky | adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock | |
terrain | n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
thermal | adj: relating to heat or temperature; designed for or capable of producing or maintaining heat | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
subterranean | adj: under the ground | |
hotspot | n: a place or area, typically a location or region, that is known for having an unusually high number of a particular phenomenon, such as disease, activity, or popularity | |
spectrometer | n: a scientific device used to measure the properties of light or other radiation, often used in chemistry and physics to analyze the composition of materials | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
volatile | adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive | |
vent | n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion |