volcanism

Adjective modifier

• active: Discovery of active volcanism on the satellite Io was probably the greatest surprise.
• explosive: It outlines how results from research at Soufriere Hills, Montserrat and Mount St Helens are beginning to transform the understanding of explosive volcanism.
• recent: A reanalysis of the Mariner data provides some preliminary evidence of recent volcanism on Mercury.

Modifies a noun

• program: A link is provided to the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program for information on active volcanoes.

Noun used with modifier

• intra-plate: A common explanation for the hot-spots that cause intra-plate volcanism is the existence of steady plumes rising from the core-mantle boundary.