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solfatara
[ sohl-fuh-tahr-uh, sol- ]
noun
- a fumarole that gives off only sulfurous gases.
solfatara
/ ˌsɒlfəˈtɑːrə /
noun
- a volcanic vent emitting only sulphurous gases and water vapour or sometimes hot mud
Derived Forms
- ˌsolfaˈtaric, adjective
Other Words From
- solfa·taric adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of solfatara1
Word History and Origins
Origin of solfatara1
Example Sentences
Last September, three people visiting the Solfatara volcano crater in Pozzuoli, a popular tourist attraction near Naples, died when an 11-year-old boy wandered past a barrier and fell into a pit; his parents tried to rescue him.
But those hot gases hold an ominous story: Solfatara is part of the massive Phlegrean Fields, a threatening supervolcano experts agree could begin erupting anytime.
POZZUOLLI, Italy—Tragedy struck at the Solfatara volcano crater north of Naples a few weeks ago.
Part of determining just when Solfatara or another portion of Phlegrean Fields might erupt is understanding what is under the crust.
The boy, who reportedly entered a prohibited area at the Solfatara di Pozzuoli volcano Tuesday, is believed to have fainted after inhaling sulphuric fumes, the Guardian reports citing Italian media.
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