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Gowri N Kishore's avatar

As always, I learned so much. But especially love the unusual and evocative language you've used in this essay—maw, cinder cone, ropy, chunky...these words are setting off pleasurable fireworks in my brain.

Devayani Khare's avatar

Hehe, that’s just the effect I'd hoped for. And hopefully, it inspires you to include volcanos if and when you travel to Indonesia. My words fall far short of the actual experience!

Naman's avatar

Thank you so much Mam ( Di ) , The way you simplified in such a layman,s simply one of the best Account i came across on substack I always terrified by the explanation given in textbooks specially these formations formed by Convergence or divergence of plates :⁠'⁠( , Read your,s Ladakh article too just exquisite piece of work. The Title suits you very well " Wordsmith " 。⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠。

Devayani Khare's avatar

Thank you so much, Naman. My intention is to simplify a subject that most people didn't enjoy in school. I'm so glad you've stumbled on these posts. Hope they serve as inspiration for your own travels, and observations on the landscapes.

Naman's avatar

Yup , Indeed true !! Thankyou, Will surely serve as value addition for my understanding and a new perspective about the landforms that exists on this blue planet ◉⁠‿⁠◉

Catherine's avatar

This was so exhilarating to read! A great combination of scientific explanation and personal experience, your writing makes geology exciting, as it should be!

Devayani Khare's avatar

Thank you so much, Catherine, that's lovely to hear! I hope you travel to Indonesia someday, and include volcanoes on your itinerary. It is a beautiful experience 😀