Fumaroles

/ˈfjuːmərəʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of fumarole; multiple vents that release volcanic steam and gases.

Etymology

Plural of fumarole, maintaining the Italian-derived spelling with the standard English plural '-s'.

Kelly Says

New Zealand's Rotorua region has hundreds of active fumaroles that smell intensely of sulfur—locals call it the 'rotten eggs' smell—and it's completely natural and harmless!

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