noun
- Openings or vents in the earth from which carbon dioxide and other gases are emitted, typically found in volcanic regions.
Usage: plural of mofette; geology/volcanology term; also spelled mofetta
Examples
- The mofettes in the volcanic region released streams of carbon dioxide gas.
- Scientists studied the mofettes to understand the geothermal activity beneath the surface.
- Visitors were warned to stay away from the mofettes due to toxic gas emissions.
- The mofettes created distinctive mineral deposits around their openings.