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the definition for volcanoes is when the lava gets to hot it will explode and cause a big destruption
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What do geologists call a volcano if it never erupts again?
extinct volcano
Is mount villarica extinct?
Volcano Villarica is not extinct it is an active volcano.
When is a volcano said to be extinct?
A volcano is said to be extinct when it isn't there any more.
Is Bennachie an extinct volcano?
Bennachie, a mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland is an extinct volcano.
How does an active volcano differ from a extinct volcano?
A dormant volcano is one that is just sleeping and it is possible to erupt again. An extinct volcano will never erupt again.
How is an extinct volcano formed?
if a rift zone stops speeding, the volcano will become extinct:)
Which word describes an an extinct volcano?
Extinct
Volcano that is unlikely to erupt again?
An extinct volcano is one that will never erupt again.
What is the opposite of an active volcano?
An extinct volcano.
Is Mount Gambier a extinct volcano?
yes it is an extinct volcano but it would not be called extincted it would be called a sleeping volcano. mount gambier would be known as an extinct volcano but there is a possibilty it is a sleeping one which is called dormant volcano
A volcano that hasn't erupted in a long time and is unlikely to erupt again?
The volcano is said to be extinct if it hasn't erupted for at least 10,000 years.
What is the term for a volcano unlikely to erupt again?
They term this an extinct volcano if there is no longer a supply of magma to the chamber underlying the volcano or dormant if there is (as there is therefore still a chance of a future eruption).
