fissure vent
nounEtymology From fissure + vent.
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Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Volcanology A volcanic vent from which lava flows, with minimal explosive activity; characteristic of shield volcanoes.
noun
Etymology From fissure + vent.
Geography, Geology, Natural sciences, Volcanology A volcanic vent from which lava flows, with minimal explosive activity; characteristic of shield volcanoes.
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