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Noun: supervolcano
  1. A large volcano capable of producing an eruption with an ejecta volume greater than 1,000 cubic kilometres, which would cause major effects on a global scale
    "Scientists monitor the Yellowstone supervolcano for signs of potential eruption"

Derived forms: supervolcanos

Encyclopedia: Supervolcano