die Glutwolke
Translation
pyroclastic cloud, glowing cloud
Examples
Die Glutwolke raste den Vulkan hinab.
The pyroclastic cloud raced down the volcano.
Eine riesige Glutwolke verdunkelte den Himmel.
A huge glowing cloud darkened the sky.
Grammar Patterns
to flee from the ((pyroclastic cloud)) Die Menschen flohen vor der Glutwolke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rauchwolke (cloud of smoke), Staubwolke (cloud of dust)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Glut' (ember, glow) and 'Wolke' (cloud). Literally a 'glowing cloud'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a cloud ('Wolke') that is so hot it's like a glowing ember ('Glut'). A very descriptive word for a volcanic phenomenon.