zincalo

/tsin.kah.loʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of volcanic landform or volcanic cone, typically formed by the accumulation of volcanic ash and other pyroclastic material.

“The hikers navigated through the rugged terrain and came across a zincalo, a rare geological formation in the region.”

Synonyms

  • pyroclastic cone
  • volcanic cone

Antonyms

  • valley