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Definition of ashfall

ashfall

/ˈæʃ.fɔːl/
ash · fall
Plural:ashfalls
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• noun

1

A shower or fall of airborne ash resulting from a volcanic eruption or a large fire, or the layer of ash deposited on the ground by such an event.

Example

"Flights across the region were grounded for several days due to heavy volcanic ashfall reducing visibility and threatening aircraft engines."

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• Nearby Words

ashen
ashes
asheville
ashfall
ashgabat
ashiness
ashless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ashfall. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ashfall
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