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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?
it is collecting up magma for the next eruption
What happens when a volcano goes to sleep?
a sleeping volcano is called a dormant volcano but it isn't actually sleeping its just a metaphor
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
Acancagua in Argentina and Kilimanjaro in northern Tanganyika are examples of what type of volcano?
Aconcagua in Argentina is a mountain, however it is not a volcano. The three peaks of Kilimanjaro in Tanganyika make up a dormant volcano.
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.
Can people go up a dormant volcano?
Yes. Dormant volcanoes such as Mount Rainier and Mount Kilimanjaro are popular climbing destinations. Vulcanologists will sometimes climb active volcanoes to study them.
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).
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.
When was Arenal volcano in Costa Rica most active?
You can go online to the official Arenal volcano website for the Costa Rican volcano. It will tell you all the up to date infromation on the activity of the volcano.
