answersLogoWhite

0

What is the difference between an extinct and a dormant earthquake?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

An earthquake is a result of movement along a fault line, so they aren't classified as extinct and dormant. If you mean volcanoes, an extinct volcano is one that scientists classify as unlikely to erupt again because it no longer has lava supply. A dormant volcano is one scientists believe can still be active but has not had an eruption in recent years.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 14y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How do volcanologists tell the difference between an extinct volcano and a dormant one?

explosivity


How does an active volcano differ from a extinct volcano?

A dormant volcano is one that is just sleeping and it is possible to erupt again. An extinct volcano will never erupt again.


Is merapi dormant active or extinct volcano?

Merapi is not dormant or extinct. It is active.


Is mount redoubt active dormant or extinct?

Is Mt.Redoubt active,Dormant,Extinct


Is mount Pinatubo active dormant or extinct?

Dormant


Is laki dormant active or extinct volcano?

Its dormant


Is mount aso active dormant or extinct?

dormant


Is Mt Mayon active dormant or extinct?

it is dormant


Is Mount Laki extinct dormant or active volcano?

Its dormant


Is the volcano Bristol island active dormant or extinct?

It is dormant


Is Mt St Helen's dormant or extinct?

Dormant. <3


Is the santa Maria volcano dormant extinct or active?

dormant

Trending Questions
Where is glycogen found? How many syllables are in the word cowboy? At what times of day is it possible to see rainbows? What is Africas population? What does the abbreviation US 100 m mean? How many shows has Bruce Springsteen canceled? Why was Richard Nixon president for only five years? Should you learn French Japanese or German? What is compound inequalities? Every element on a form is called a? How many Ethiopian people are born every year? Did Japan take over Thailand? Why do feet get bigger in afternoon? When do Dubai have sandstorms? What are other important things Samuel Adams? How old do you have to be to get a hulu account? How do you locate and replace cooling sensor for 1999 Lexus gs 300? Where does Glass by ellen Hopkins take place? How do you set sound for a quamer watch? What is 3 gallons divided by 8 cups?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.