Volcano Islands

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A group of three Japanese-governed islands in Micronesia, all of which are active volcanoes.

Word forms

Volcano Islands

Etymology

Named for the active eruption occurring at the time of first sighting by European explorers.

Related words

Vulcanian Islands
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