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Definition of shiveluch

shiveluch

/ˌʃiːvəˈluːtʃ/
shi · ve · luch
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shiveluch Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly active stratovolcano located in the Kamchatka Peninsula of the Russian Far East, renowned for its frequent and explosive ash eruptions.

Example

"Due to a massive ash plume emitted by Shiveluch, aviation authorities issued a red alert for commercial flights passing over the North Pacific."

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently spelled 'Sheveluch' in English scientific literature and news media due to variations in the transliteration of Russian.

• Rhymes for shiveluch

• Nearby Words

shishito
shiso
shivanasamudra
shiveluch
shoalhaven
shock
shoe

Word Origin & Etymology

From Russian Шивелуч (Shiveluch), ultimately derived from the indigenous Itelmen language of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shiveluch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shiveluch
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