ashfall
/ˈæʃˌfɔl/
noun
- The falling of ash from the sky, especially after a volcanic eruption.
- The village was covered in a thick layer of ashfall after the volcano erupted.
- The ashfall from the eruption damaged crops and polluted water supplies for miles.
- Scientists warned residents to stay indoors during the ashfall to avoid breathing problems.
- The layer of ash that has fallen and settled on the ground.
- The ashfall made the roads slippery and dangerous to drive on.
- The ancient city was preserved under centuries of ashfall from the nearby volcano.
- They had to shovel the ashfall from their driveway before they could leave the house.