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The term used when Mount St Helens erupted in such a manner was "lateral blast."

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Q: What is it called when a volcano erupts out sideways?
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What is a volcano that erupts sometimes called?

An Active Volcano.


A volcano which no longer erupts is called a?

A volcano that no longer erupts is called an extinct volcano.


When a volcanoe is no longer erupts what is it called?

I am fairly certain that when a volcano no longer erupts, it is now called a dormant volcano. I think that is all that it is called


What is magma called when it erupts from a volcano?

It is called Lava.


What is a volcano that no longer erupts called?

Dormant


When a volcano erupts what pours out?

The stuff that pours out of a volcano is called lava.


What is a volcano which erupts very often called?

its called an acgi


Melted material that erupts from a volcano is called?

Lava


What is the opening from which lava erupts called?

that would be a volcano


When magma erupts from the volcano what is it called?

This is known as lava.


What is a volcano that does not erupt called?

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.


What is the opening of a volcano called and from which lava erupts?

You are asking about the mouth.