An active volcano
active
Mount Etna, in Sicily (Italy)
The common term is 'active'. This contrasts to a volcano that has not recently erupted - which is termed 'dormant'.
The three types of volcanoes - shield, cinder cone, and stratovolcano - differ in their shapes and eruptions. Shield volcanoes have broad, gently-sloping sides and are formed by low-viscosity lava flows. Cinder cone volcanoes are steep-sided with explosive eruptions that produce pyroclastic material. Stratovolcanoes are tall, steep-sided mountains with alternating layers of lava flows and ash deposits.
A volcano is called a volcano whether it is erupting or not.It is called an active volcano if it is erupting or has erupted recently.It is a dormant volcano if it hasn't erupted in a long time.Extinct volcanoes are not expected to ever erupt again.
A volcano that has erupted recently is classed as an active volcano.
A volcano that has erupted at least once during the past 10,000 years is called an active volcano. Active volcanos can be further classified as erupting or dormant. An erupting volcano is an active volcano that is currently having an eruption. A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting, but that is due to erupt again.
Such a volcano is said to be active.
It is called a active volcano. Inactive volcanoes have not erupted for more than a century.
No, Extinct = Not likely explode again Dormant = hasnt't erupted for hundreds or thousands of years but may still erupt Active = Recently erupted, and is likely to erupt
Erupted recently - active. Hasn't erupted recently but could - dormant. Will never erupt again - extinct.