Meaning of the word caldera in English

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caldera

US /kælˈder.ə/
UK /kælˈdeə.rə/
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Noun

a large volcanic crater, typically one formed by the collapse of the land following a volcanic eruption

Example:
The massive eruption led to the formation of a huge caldera.
Many lakes are found within ancient calderas.