caldera
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A large, bowl-shaped hollow formed when a volcano collapses after an eruption.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The lake fills a _____ left behind after the ancient volcano's summit collapsed."
Answer: caldera
In your own words, what does "caldera" mean?
A large, bowl-shaped hollow formed when a volcano collapses after an eruption.
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