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it's different because a dormant volcano is when a volcano is sleeping but can erupt any time. an extinct volcano is a volcano that's dead. it is very unlikely for an extinct volcano to awaken. the volcano is dead because it has let out all the magma from its chamber or the magma has drifted someplace else or the magma has hardened.
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What is a volcano that does not erupt called?
It can be called an active, dormant or extinct volcano. An active volcano erupts regularly and frequently, however, it might not erupt at some times. A dormant volcano rarely erupts. Therefore, it does not erupt for most of the time. An extinct volcano does not erupt anymore.
Is merapi dormant active or extinct volcano?
Merapi is not dormant or extinct. It is active.
Is laki dormant active or extinct volcano?
Its dormant
There are three different volcanos a dormant an active What is the other one?
The other kind of volcano is an extinct volcano.
What is a name of an extinct volcano?
dormant.
Is the volcano Bristol island active dormant or extinct?
It is dormant
Is Mount Laki extinct dormant or active volcano?
Its dormant
Is the santa Maria volcano dormant extinct or active?
dormant
Volcano that is unlikely to erupt again?
An extinct volcano is one that will never erupt again.
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.
What are the three different states a volcano can be in?
Hawaii, Alaska, New York, Maine California, and poo pee washinton
Is penguin island volcano active dormant restless or extinct?
dormant
