ashfalls

/ˈæʃˌfɔlz/
noun
  1. Plural of ashfall; multiple instances of ash falling from the sky or multiple layers of settled ash.
    • Geologists study ancient ashfalls to learn about past volcanic activity.
    • Repeated ashfalls have made the soil in this area very fertile over time.
    • The region has experienced several ashfalls over the past century.
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