Vesuvius, for example (7)

I believe the answer is:

volcano

(Other definitions for volcano that I've seen before include "Lava-spewing mountain" , "Erupting mountain" , "Type of mountain" , "Exploding mountain" , "Vent in earth's crust" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Mirror.

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