What is another word for volcanic crater?

Pronunciation: [vɒlkˈanɪk kɹˈe͡ɪtə] (IPA)

A volcanic crater is a hollow, circular depression formed by a volcanic eruption. There are several synonyms for the word "volcanic crater", such as "caldera," which is a large volcanic crater formed by the collapse of a volcano into itself after a massive eruption. Another synonym is "crateriform", which refers to crater-shaped or resembling a crater. "Cauldron" is another synonym, used to describe a shallow volcanic crater with acidic water or mud. "Maw" can also be used to describe a volcanic crater, particularly one with a gaping or wide opening. Finally, "vent" can be used to describe the opening in the earth's surface from which lava and other volcanic materials are emitted.

What are the hypernyms for Volcanic crater?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    caldera, vent, magma chamber, volcanic cone.

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