
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 …
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 …
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 …
Volcanoes: Geysers, Fumaroles, and Hot Springs
Surface water percolates downward through the rocks below the Earth's surface to high-temperature regions surrounding a magma reservoir, either active or recently solidified but still …
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 …
FUMAROLE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of FUMAROLE is a hole in a volcanic region from which hot gases and vapors issue.
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 …
What Is a Fumarole and How Do They Form? - Biology Insights
Aug 28, 2025 · A fumarole is a geological vent on the Earth’s surface that releases hot volcanic gases and vapors, primarily steam, without any accompanying liquids or solids.
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 …
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 …