volcanic

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of, relating to, or made by a volcano (= a mountain with a hole at the top through which hot liquid rock is or has been forced out):

volcanic ash/activity/rock

Geologists understand many of the factors that cause volcanic eruptions.

likely to become very angry suddenly, or involving great anger:

They had to deal with the actor's famously volcanic temper.

They claimed to get on well despite their volcanic rows.