English Explanatory Dictionary

fissure vent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A volcanic vent from which lava flows, with minimal explosive activity; characteristic of shield volcanoes.

Word forms

fissure vent fissure vents

Etymology

From fissure + vent.

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