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Volcanologists have moved away from the terms "dormant" and "extinct" because they can be misleading. A volcano classified as dormant may still have the potential to erupt, while an extinct volcano could unexpectedly reawaken. Instead, they prefer using terms like "active," "potentially active," or "inactive" to better reflect the uncertainty and dynamic nature of volcanic behavior. This approach acknowledges the complexities of volcanic systems and helps improve risk assessments.
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What is a volcano that is erupting or has currently erupted called?
The common term is 'active'. This contrasts to a volcano that has not recently erupted - which is termed 'dormant'.
What negative things are happening to the environment?
endangered, threatened, extinct speciesglobal warming/climate change (climate change is the more correct term)light pollution, meaning at night you can't see into space because of too much light from earth(not harmful, but negative for astronomers and astrologists)
What term effect does an earthquakes long term or short term?
Answer: Short Term
What term that refers to the adjustments in physiological systems is called?
the term is homeostatic systems
What is the proper term for heart attack what is the mechanism?
Proper Term: Cardiac Arrest
Why do volcanologists no longer use the terms dormant nowadays?
Volcanologists have moved away from using the term "dormant" because it can be misleading; it implies that a volcano is inactive and will remain so for an extended period. Instead, they prefer terms like "potentially active" to better reflect the unpredictability of volcanic behavior. This shift emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring, as a volcano deemed dormant could suddenly become active again without warning.
What is the term for a volcano unlikely to erupt again?
They term this an extinct volcano if there is no longer a supply of magma to the chamber underlying the volcano or dormant if there is (as there is therefore still a chance of a future eruption).
Why are extinct volcanoes called extinct?
Extinct volcanoes are called extinct because they are no longer active and have not erupted in historical times. This term is used to distinguish them from active and dormant volcanoes. Extinct volcanoes are considered to have no potential for future activity.
What is the term indicating that a volcano is alive?
Etna, sicily Active! and if its not its Dormant
What is the name for an inactive volcano?
The term used to refer to an inactive volcano is "dormant".The other term to call an inactive volcano is "extinct volcano". But as the years pass by some of the extinct volcanoes may become active depending on the earth's core condition.
What is another name for a dead volcano?
A dormant volcano is another term for a volcano that is no longer active but could potentially erupt again.
What is the term for a volcano unlikely to erupt?
A volcano that is unlikely to erupt is commonly referred to as dormant. This means that while it is currently inactive, there is still the potential for future eruptions.
Are lava rocks dormant?
No. Dormant is not a term that applies to rock.
What term describes a volcano which has not been active for a long time?
This type of volcano is described as dormant. Another level is inactive. This describes a volcano for which there is no record of eruption (unlike dormant), and the volcano's shape and structure is beginning to change due to weathering and erosion.
Is it better to call the volcano sleeping than dormant?
Not really,dormant is the technical term
What is the name of a volcano which is not active?
A Volcanoe that Has been in-activefor a long time is called a dormant volcano,But this volcanoe Still might have a Small Chance of still Erupting in the Future .hope this helps!
What is the Name of volcano that has never erupted?
With volcanoes, it is never absolutely certain.But a volcanic feature that should not erupt again is called extinct. One that is not expected to erupt is called dormant. A volcano that might erupt again is called active.The word extinct is usually used for volcanoes that last erupted many thousands of years ago, and show little or no signs of tectonic activity.
