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A volcano that has erupted within historic time is an Active Volcano.
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The second eruption is called a reawakening or re-eruption.Most volcanoes erupt multiple times over the course of their lifespan; the period during which a volcano doesn't erupt is called its dormant period or dormancy.
The name of the volcano that erupted in Iceland is Eyjafjallajökull.
A volcano that has erupted recently is classed as an active volcano.
Such a volcano is said to be active.
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The common term is 'active'. This contrasts to a volcano that has not recently erupted - which is termed 'dormant'.
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An active volcano
Erupted recently - active. Hasn't erupted recently but could - dormant. Will never erupt again - extinct.
A volcano that has erupted recently is considered active. In the time before it erupted, if it had not previously erupted in historic times, it is considered dormant.
A volcano that has erupted within historic time is an Active Volcano.
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The second eruption is called a reawakening or re-eruption.Most volcanoes erupt multiple times over the course of their lifespan; the period during which a volcano doesn't erupt is called its dormant period or dormancy.