as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Recent Examples of volcanic
At the center of this volcanic fossil is a vent that is around 25 miles (40 km) wide.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Canary Islands, Spain These islands offer a warm climate all year round and landscapes ranging from volcanic beaches to laurel forests.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
The Beagle reached the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, in September 1835.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Canary Islands, Spain These islands offer a warm climate all year round and landscapes ranging from volcanic beaches to laurel forests.
—Wilson Santiago Burgos, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
The Beagle reached the Galápagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, in September 1835.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Follow more of our reporting on Deadly Dose Crime One Kansas police force’s approach to fighting fentanyl is driving down violent crime November 30, 2023 6:10 AM Government & Politics Missouri lawmakers push new charges for fentanyl dealers.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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The prospect of requiring harsher penalties for pot possession than most violent crimes gave some Republicans pause at the wide-ranging hearing, which lasted for more than two hours.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Jan. 2025
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Aikman too had some turbulent times early in his career with the Dallas Cowboys.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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More than 12,000 homes have been destroyed by ferocious fires that have left at least 11 dead.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Then, as the ferocious winds began to die down on Wednesday, firefighters were once again able to take to the air, scooping up water from the ocean and reservoirs and dumping it on the fires.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Lyft’s challenges were compounded by fierce rivalry with Uber (NYSE: UBER) and the disruptive impact of the pandemic.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tariffs Don't Have to Make Economic Sense to Appeal to Trump Voters The debates over tariffs were fierce.—
Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Jan. 2025
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Senate Democrats are furious that President-elect Trump has reached out to conservative Justice Samuel Alito amid a push by Trump for the high court to halt his criminal sentencing.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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After winning the division to host the championship game, Boston owner and franchise founder George Preston Marshall was furious with the local fans and decided to move the championship game away from his home field to a neutral location: The Polo Grounds in New York.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Keep an eye on the explosive Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cesar Almeida.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles ranked first in the NFL in explosive pass percentage allowed, surrendering completions of 16-plus yards on only 10.3 percent of pass attempts faced.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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