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If you count Mt. Vesuvius in Italy then yes. It erupted in AD 79 and it was the first recorded eruption. There are still many ruins today especially in Pompeii.
If the question is did people know WHY volocanoes erupted then the answer is no. That is why ancient civilisations worshipped Gods and Goddesses of the Sun, the Moon, the Underworld, the Sea etc. It was their best explanation of natural phenomena like the sun rising, volcanoes erupting and tides happening. The Gods must be doing it because they are pleased or displeased.
You'd think that as science progresses into explaining our planet that religion would lose traction in the belief systems of man. Unfortunately this doesn't appear to be happening. Instead, religions change their theology to encompass scientific advancements. Considering it took until 1979 for the Catholic church to admit that Galileo Galilei was correct in his analysis that the Earth and other planets orbit the sun - a theory he was imprisoned for in 1616 - tells me that at some point in the 23rd century there will be a similar back track about evolution.
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Why are extinct volcanoes called extinct?
they have not erupted in a long time and are not expected to erupt.
What is doormat in volcanoes?
a valcano that has not erupted in a long time but can still eruptYou are silly you should Know
Did Mount Ararat ever erupted?
Mount Ararat has erupted before, a long time ago, but I don't know when. But it has erupted before, that's for sure!
How long has it been since the last time the grand canyon erupted?
The volcanoes are in the Tuweep region of the canyon. The most recent eruptions were about 1,000 years ago.
Does Venus' have extinct volcanos?
Yes, extinct volcanoes are volcanoes that are cut off from their supply of lava. Some volcanoes look extinct but it might just be a long time since they've erupted. Many volcanoes may remain dormant for hundreds to thousands of years.
What do you call volcanoes that have not erupted for a long time?
We say they are dormant.
Why are extinct volcanoes called extinct?
they have not erupted in a long time and are not expected to erupt.
What was the name of the first volcano that erupted in the world?
Volcanoes have been erupting on the Earth a very Long time so no one on Earth at this very moment will not know.
What is doormat in volcanoes?
a valcano that has not erupted in a long time but can still eruptYou are silly you should Know
What are inactive volano?
An inactive volcano - is one that has not erupted since people started keeping records. There are volcanoes on earth that have never erupted in recorded history. Others have erupted a long time ago (say - more than a hundred years), but they're classed as dormant.
What volcano that has erupted in a long time and is unlike to erupt again?
Mount Rainer in USA,these are called dormant volcanoes.
Which are the three types of volcanoes?
Active- it has erupted recently and is expected to erupt again Dormant- hasn't erupted in a long time and is not expected to erupt again Extinct- has never erupted and isn't expected to erupt (aka "mountain")
What word does scientist use for when a volcano is asleep?
Active volcanoes: are those that erupted lava,gases ,cinder,pumice,etc in the historic pass.Eg: Mt.St.Helena Dormant volcanoes: are those which erupted in the past and are likely to erupt again after remeaining inactive for fairly long periods. These are "sleeping" volcanoes which may become active once again. eg: Mt.vesuvius.Extinct volcanoes: are those volcanoes which were active in the remote geological periods. Eg: Mt.Kenya
Did Mount Ararat ever erupted?
Mount Ararat has erupted before, a long time ago, but I don't know when. But it has erupted before, that's for sure!
What is active and dormant volcanoes?
An active volcano is one that is currently in a state of regular eruptions; it likely would have erupted in the last few decades. A dormant volcano is one that is capable of erupting but hasn't erupted in a long time.
How long has it been since the last time the grand canyon erupted?
The volcanoes are in the Tuweep region of the canyon. The most recent eruptions were about 1,000 years ago.
Volcanoes that are quiet are what kind of volcanoes?
Quiet volcanoes can be either dormant or extinct. An extinct volcano, as you may have guessed, has not erupted for a very long period of time and will not erupt in the future. A dormant volcano, however, is just sleeping. You probably get up all groggy after a good sleep.If you mean volcanoes that erupt quietly, as in not explosively, then those are generally shield volcanoes.
