Caldera Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkæɫˈdɛɹə/, /ˌkɔɫˈdɛɹə

kal-DAIR-uh

UK

kɒldˈeəɹɐ

kol-DAIR-uh

Definition

A large, bowl-shaped depression or crater formed when the top of a volcano collapses after an eruption.

Usage & Nuances

'Caldera' is a scientific/geological term, mainly used in discussions about volcanoes and geology. It should not be confused with small craters or regular volcanic cones. Used in both scientific texts and travel contexts when describing volcanic locations.

• Spanish: caldera
• Portuguese (BR): caldeira
• Portuguese (PT): caldeira
• Chinese (Simplified): 破火山口
• Chinese (Traditional): 破火山口
• Hindi: केल्डेरा (ज्वालामुखी का बड़ा गड्ढा)
• Arabic: كالديرا (فوهة بركانية ضخمة)
• Bengali: কালডেরা
• Russian: кальдера
• Japanese: カルデラ
• Vietnamese: miệng núi lửa lớn - caldera
• Korean: 칼데라
• Turkish: kaldera
• Urdu: کالڈیرا
• Indonesian: kaldera

Example Sentences

A caldera is larger than a regular volcanic crater.

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We saw a huge caldera at the volcano park.

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Some lakes are formed inside a caldera.

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The view from the rim of the caldera was breathtaking.

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Many people don't realize that Yellowstone is actually a massive caldera.

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If the volcano erupts again, the caldera could change shape dramatically.

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