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A small marked circle where lava reached the surface.
Also known as: Eruption centre symbol, Volcanic centre symbol
On a geological map a volcanic vent is drawn as a small circle with an internal mark, locating the point at which magma reached the surface.
A small circle with a cross, a dot or radiating strokes inside it, placed at the vent location.