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  1. Fumarole - Wikipedia

    A fumarole (/ ˈfjuːməˌroʊl /; also spelled fumerole) [1] is a vent through the surface of Earth or another terrestrial planet from which hot volcanic gases and vapors are emitted, without any accompanying …

  2. Fumaroles - U.S. National Park Service

    An increase in a fumarole activity is often associated with unrest and may be an indication that magma is moving within a volcano. Volcanologists monitor the temperature of fumaroles as well as the …

  3. Fumarole | volcanic, steam, gas | Britannica

    Fumarole, vent in the Earth’s surface from which steam and volcanic gases are emitted. The major source of the water vapour emitted by fumaroles is groundwater heated by bodies of magma lying …

  4. EarthWord: Fumarole | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

    Oct 5, 2015 · Fumaroles are openings in the earth’s surface that emit steam and volcanic gases, such as sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide. They can occur as holes, cracks, or fissures near active …

  5. FUMAROLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FUMAROLE is a hole in a volcanic region from which hot gases and vapors issue.

  6. Fumaroles Definition - Intro to Geology Key Term | Fiveable

    Fumaroles are openings in the Earth's crust that emit steam and volcanic gases, particularly during volcanic activity. They serve as a crucial indicator of geothermal activity and can provide valuable …

  7. What are fumaroles? - VolcanoDiscovery

    Jul 16, 2024 · Fumaroles are vents from which volcanic gas escapes into the atmosphere. Fumaroles may occur along tiny cracks or long fissures, in chaotic clusters or fields, and on the surfaces of lava …

  8. Fumarole - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    A fumarole is a hole or vent from which steam rushes onto the surface. Some fumaroles may become springs during a wet season when there is more groundwater to condense into steam (Bryan, 2008).

  9. What Is A Fumarole? - WorldAtlas

    Apr 29, 2019 · A fumarole is an opening in the Earth’s crust that emits or vents gases and steam into the atmosphere. They can be found in active volcanoes, along tiny cracks in the Earth, and on the …

  10. Fumaroles - Definition & Detailed Explanation - Geothermal Energy ...

    3 days ago · Fumaroles are openings in the Earth’s crust that emit steam and gases, often associated with volcanic activity. These openings can vary in size and temperature, with some reaching …