noun
- a small volcanic cone or mound formed by the eruption of lava, typically found in lava fields
Usage: geology; from Spanish, literally 'little oven'
Examples
- The geologists studied the hornito formations in the volcanic landscape.
- Hornitos are common features in basaltic lava fields.
- The small hornito rose only a few meters above the surrounding lava plain.
- Visitors to the volcanic park could see dozens of hornitos scattered across the terrain.