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A volcano that is thought to be incapable of further eruptions is said to be extinct.

A volcano that is inactive but not extinct is said to be dormant.

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What is it called when a volcano will not likely erupt again?

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What are volcanoes that erupt frequently called?

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What is a volcano called that isn't active but could erupt again?

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Volcano that is unlikely to erupt again?

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What is it called when a volcano is unlikley to erupt again?

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What are valcanoes that no longer erupt called?

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What is a dead volcano called?

An extinct volcanothey are called dormant volcanoes.


What is another name for a dead volcano?

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