Active: is erupting or has erupted recently Dormant: has not erupted recently but may erupt in the future. Could be considered "sleeping". Extinct: Will never erupt again
A volcano that is currently erupting or has recently erupted is called an "active volcano." Active volcanoes are characterized by ongoing tectonic activity that results in eruptions, which can vary in intensity and type. In contrast, dormant volcanoes have not erupted in a long time but may potentially erupt again, while extinct volcanoes are not expected to erupt in the future. Monitoring active volcanoes is crucial for assessing hazards and ensuring public safety.
Active- it has erupted recently and is expected to erupt again Dormant- hasn't erupted in a long time and is not expected to erupt again Extinct- has never erupted and isn't expected to erupt (aka "mountain")
Volcanoes that have not erupted in recorded history are classified as "dormant" or "extinct." Dormant volcanoes are those that have the potential to erupt again in the future, while extinct volcanoes are unlikely to erupt again. The classification often depends on geological assessments, including the volcano's history, structure, and activity levels. Additionally, some volcanoes may be labeled as "active" if they have shown signs of unrest in the past, even if they haven't erupted recently.
There are a number of volcanoes that have erupted recently. These include El Hierro, Askja, Gaua, as well as Siple.
active
A volcano that has not erupted recently is referred to as a "dormant" volcano. Dormant volcanoes have the potential to erupt again in the future, but they have not shown any activity for a significant period of time. In contrast, an "extinct" volcano is one that is unlikely to erupt again.
Erupted recently - active. Hasn't erupted recently but could - dormant. Will never erupt again - extinct.
There are tons of volcanoes that blew up!!
how many lives did Honolulu volcanoes take when it erupted at the last time?
Hawaii
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