What is another word for volcanic ashes?

Pronunciation: [vɒlkˈanɪk ˈaʃɪz] (IPA)

Volcanic ashes are commonly known as tephra, which is a broad term for volcanic materials ejected from a volcano during an eruption. Another synonym for volcanic ashes is lapilli, which refers to small, pea-sized volcanic debris. Another term for volcanic ashes is volcanic dust, which is smaller in size than lapilli and can be suspended in the air for long periods of time after an eruption. Fine-grained tephra is often referred to as volcanic ashfall, while coarser tephra is called volcanic bombs or blocks depending on their shape. Finally, pumice is another type of volcanic ash that is a light, porous rock that often floats on water due to its low density.

Synonyms for Volcanic ashes:

What are the hypernyms for Volcanic ashes?

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

    tephra, volcanic debris, pyroclastic material.

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Related words: ashes in the sky, volcanic ash, volcanic ashfall, ash particles, volcanic ash density, ash particles density

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