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
Why did Jimmy Ibbotson most recently leave the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band? What are 5 tricks for achieving crispy roast potatoes? How did Darwin use malthus work to formulate his theory of natural selection? In what year did the world's first incorporation of a business occur? Is it true that Liam Payne has a phobia of spoons? Who was the famous student of Plato? What is the opposite of endanger? Why do people have cuffs on their pants? How many soldiers were killed in veitnam? What expressions could be used to represent the difference between -17 and -8? What are duties of the congress? Round 63412.387 to six decimal places? Where can you buy white kit kats? What are the catagories of science? How does Filipino natives become christians? What is the lyrics to crank that curry sauce? What is the frost depth in Athens GA? Do tigers drink juice? What does AP dimension mean on an x-ray? How would lithium chloride behave when added to water?

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.