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A large crater formed by the collapse at an everlying volcanic cone?
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This is known as a Caldera.
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A steep-sided usually circular depression formed by either explosion or collapse at a volcanic vent.?
This is a crater
What is the dish-like part of the volcano?
It is called a caldera. It is a cauldron-like volcanic feature usually formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption, such as the one at Yellowstone National Park in the US. They are sometimes confused with volcanic craters.(wikipedia). Hope that helped :-D
What is the hole called that is caused by the explosion or collapse of the centre of a volcano?
The hole that is formed by the eruption or collapse of the central vent of a volcano is called a caldera. A caldera is typically much larger in size compared to the original volcanic crater and can be several kilometers in diameter.
How were crater formed?
Most craters are formed by the impacts of asteroids and comets. Some craters on volcanically active bodies are volcanic in origin.
Is caldera intrusive?
No. A caldera is a volcanic structure. It is formed by the collapse of a volcao rather than a magma body.
What volcanic event formed crater lake?
It was formed by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama.
What is a steep sided usually circular depression formed by either explosion or collapse at a volcanic vent called?
Volcanic crater.
A steep-sided usually circular depression formed by either explosion or collapse at a volcanic vent.?
This is a crater
What steep sided usually circular depression formed by either explosion or collapse at a volcanic vent?
This is known as a caldera or a crater.
What volcanic events formed Crater Lake Oregon?
The large volcanic depression occupied by Crater Lake, Oregon is a
What mountain callapses in crater lake?
Crater Lake formed after the collapse of Mount Mazama.
What volcanic events formed Crater Lake Oregon and When did they take place?
Caldera collapse followed major ash and pyroclastic-flow eruptions 6000 years ago.
Why does Crater Lake have an island in it?
The island in Crater, called Wizard Island was formed by small volcanic eruptions that occurred after the Crater Lake caldera formed but before the volcano went extinct.
What landforms are formed from volcanic activity?
Crater, Caldara and Lava plateau
What is a hole created by a volcanic eruption?
This may be a volcanic vent, crater or caldera depending on the specific volcanic event that formed the hole!
What is the dish-like part of the volcano?
It is called a caldera. It is a cauldron-like volcanic feature usually formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption, such as the one at Yellowstone National Park in the US. They are sometimes confused with volcanic craters.(wikipedia). Hope that helped :-D
What is the hole called that is caused by the explosion or collapse of the centre of a volcano?
The hole that is formed by the eruption or collapse of the central vent of a volcano is called a caldera. A caldera is typically much larger in size compared to the original volcanic crater and can be several kilometers in diameter.
