hornito
/hɔrˈnitoʊ/
noun
- A small, low mound or cone formed by volcanic lava or mud, often with a vent that releases steam or gas.
- Geologists studied the hornito to understand how gases escape from the cooling lava field.
- The hikers carefully approached the hornito, watching steam rise from its small opening.
- In the volcanic landscape, a hornito looked like a miniature volcano, only a few feet tall.