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Understanding Calderas: A Guide to Volcanic Collapse and Formation

Caldera is a term used in geology to describe a large depression or basin that forms in the ground when a volcano collapses or erupts explosively. The word "caldera" comes from the Spanish language, and it means "cauldron" or "boiler". This name is appropriate because a caldera often has a bowl-like shape, with steep walls surrounding a central depression.

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