supervolcanic
1 of 1adjective/ˌsupərˌvɑlˈkænɪk/
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(of a volcano) capable of producing an extreme volcanic eruption
- A supervolcanic eruption can release thousands of cubic kilometers of lava and ash.
- Scientists study supervolcanic eruptions to understand the risks they pose to life on Earth.
- A supervolcanic explosion could drastically change the global climate for years.
- Some experts believe that supervolcanic events may be linked to mass extinctions in Earth’s history.
- Supervolcanic ash clouds can block sunlight, leading to a “volcanic winter.”