volcanism

[ vol-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Geology.

1. the phenomena connected with volcanoes and volcanic activity.

volcanism

/ ˈvɒlkəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. those processes collectively that result in the formation of volcanoes and their products

Word History and Origins

Origin of volcanism¹

First recorded in 1865–70; volcan(o) + -ism

Example Sentences

It also suggests factors like plate tectonics and volcanism play a critical role in mediating habitable conditions, and we need to find ways of investigating these things on distant worlds as well.

From MIT Technology Review

The orbiter will map the surface with radar, chart elevations to make 3-D maps and look for plate tectonics and volcanism still ongoing on Venus.

From Science News

Even on these planets, Foley says, “we still have volcanism,” because there’s still hot rock circulating beneath that heavy lid.

From Science News

Farnsworth, paleontologist Alfio Alessandro Chiarenza of University College London and their colleagues evaluated how different dinosaur habitats would be affected under various impact and volcanism scenarios.

From Science News

No volcanism scenario showed such total habitat destruction, the team found.

From Science News

Volcanoes and volcanism are not restricted to the planet Earth.

From Project Gutenberg

Lassen Peak, some wise men believe, is the last exhibit of activity in the dying volcanism of the Cascade Mountains.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus, active volcanism is taking place, at present, on at least one planetary body in addition to our Earth.

From Project Gutenberg