0
What else can I help you with?
What builds during a dormant volcano?
Pressure and magma build up beneath the surface of a dormant volcano. This buildup can result in an eruption if there is a sudden release of pressure or new magma intrusion into the volcano's system.
What happens when a volcano goes to sleep?
When a volcano goes to sleep, it becomes dormant, meaning there is no volcanic activity or eruption occurring. However, this does not mean the volcano is extinct, as it can wake up and become active again in the future. During this dormant period, magma may still be present beneath the surface, but there is no immediate threat of eruption.
What is a non-active volcano called?
A shield volcano most commonly found at hot-spots and island chains such as Hawaii they have shallow flanks, a wide base, and runny lava which is frequently erupted, so it is non-explosive because there is little pressure build up
What can you infer about the magma chamber of a dormant volcano?
A dormant volcano's magma chamber likely still contains magma, but it has solidified or become more viscous, which prevents it from erupting. The pressure within the magma chamber may decrease over time as the volcano remains inactive. However, it is still possible for a dormant volcano to become active again in the future.
Can volcanoes always be danger?
Yes, because you never know when the pressure can build up and blow the top off the volcano but if a volcano is dormant or extinct it is very unlikely.
What does dormant mean?
Literally: sleepingIn geological terms, dormant means a volcano that is currently not erupting but is not extinct.In terms of flora, many trees lie dormant during winter, i.e. not growing, just like seeds remain dormant until they are given the stimulus to grow (soil, water, sunlight).In medical terms, a dormant virus is one that is not actively attacking the host's system, but it is present in their physiology.A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting at present but has the possibility to erupt again. An example of a dormant volcano is Mauna Kea in Hawaii.when a seed begains to grow
Is the stromboli volcano dormant or active or extinct?
All volcanoes are dormant, the Earths crust is just thicker is some areas meaning the magma can't make it up to some, but will do eventually after wearing it away.
Why do some volcanoes erupt and some dormant?
Whether a volcano should erupt or not depends on the pressure building up in the mantle underneath. In some areas, the solid cap formed over a dormant volcano is sufficient to prevent a new eruption. In this case, the pressure could move away to find a weaker area and a new eruption and the birth of a new volcano could appear.
Which volcano can threaten the race of Humans?
Well that depends, currently the dormant volcano in Yellowstone National Park its going to threaten the whole North American Continent when it blows up. But I don't think that there is a single volcano that could affect the whole world (at the moment).
Which is more likely to be dangerous a volcano that erupts frequently or a volcano that has been inactive for 100 years why?
A volcano that erupts frequently keeps pressures down on the inside of the volcano. People in the area become familiar with the signs it is about to erupt. But a volcano that has sat dormant will fool people into thinking the mountain is safe, even 'dead'. New generations never experienced the volcano erupting. They may have built houses and businesses too close to the mountain. When it erupts, the volcano will have up to 100 years of pressures built up behind the eruption. It might not give any warning signs before it erupts. So not only will people be caught off guard, living too close, the eruption may be so large that people cannot get away fast enough.
How did the tambora irruption happen?
A volcano is a weak spot in the Earth's crust. So when the lava and pressure built up from so many years dormant the weak spot in the Earth's crust couldn't hold it and it just shot up the volcano and spewed out lava.
What type of volcano is Mt Konocti?
Mount Konocti is a complex volcano located in California. It is not currently active and is classified as a dormant volcano. It is made up of multiple different eruptive centers and has a unique shape due to its lava composition and volcanic activity.
