Most of the volcanoes in the world, including composite volcanoes, are considered active. Scientists consider any volcano that has erupted in the last 10,000 years active.
A composite volcano may be active, dormant or extinct. The type of volcano does not determine its activity level.
Active
A volcano that is thought to be incapable of further eruptions is said to be extinct.A volcano that is inactive but not extinct is said to be dormant.
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.
Mauna Loa is considered to be an active volcano.
A composite volcano may be active, dormant or extinct. The type of volcano does not determine its activity level.
Active
A volcano that is thought to be incapable of further eruptions is said to be extinct.A volcano that is inactive but not extinct is said to be dormant.
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.
Merapi is not dormant or extinct. It is active.
Mauna Loa is considered to be an active volcano.
Its dormant
dormant.
It is dormant
Its dormant
dormant
No. Not all volcanoes form mountains. Those that do are considered mountains regardless whether they are active, dormant, or extinct.