ash falls

Frequency: 8.04.5 per million words

Used to describe ash descending from the air, e.g., from a volcano or a large fire.

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Examples (10)

  • Ash from the volcano fell over a wide area.
  • When the volcano erupts, volcanic ash falls for miles around.
  • If the wind changes, ash from the wildfire will fall on the town.
  • Fine grey ash was falling like snow, covering everything in a pale dust.
  • As the ancient city burned, ash fell upon the ruins of a once-great empire.
  • Scientists are monitoring where the ash is expected to fall to warn aircraft.
  • After the massive bonfire, a light layer of ash fell on all the cars parked nearby.
  • For days, ash has been falling from the sky, a constant reminder of the forest fire.
  • Stay indoors when the volcanic ash falls, as it can be harmful to breathe.
  • The forecast predicted that a significant amount of ash would fall overnight.