active volcano
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active volcano
(′ak·tiv ′väl′kā·nō)
(geology) A volcano capable of venting lava, pyroclastic material, or gases.
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active volcano
A volcano known to have erupted in recent times, or which is likely to erupt. Examples include Mt. St Helens, USA, and Etna, Sicily.
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