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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.

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A volcano that has not erupted in a long time is dormant. A volcano that will not erupt is extinct.

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dormant volcano: RARELY ERUPTS.

extinct volcano: desnt erupt any more

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It is called a dormant volcano.

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What is a volcano called that never erupt for a long time?

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What are volcanoes that erupt frequently called?

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