Most of the volcanoes in the world, including composite volcanoes, are considered active. Scientists consider any volcano that has erupted in the last 10,000 years active.
A composite volcano may be active, dormant or extinct. The type of volcano does not determine its activity level.
Active
"WhatIS IT CALLED when a Volcano is not active" do you mean? It is known as Extinct or Dormant
Its dormant
An extinct volcano is one that will never erupt again.
A composite volcano may be active, dormant or extinct. The type of volcano does not determine its activity level.
Active
"WhatIS IT CALLED when a Volcano is not active" do you mean? It is known as Extinct or Dormant
Merapi is not dormant or extinct. It is active.
Its dormant
An extinct volcano is one that will never erupt again.
dormant.
Its dormant
It is dormant
dormant
It can be called an active, dormant or extinct volcano. An active volcano erupts regularly and frequently, however, it might not erupt at some times. A dormant volcano rarely erupts. Therefore, it does not erupt for most of the time. An extinct volcano does not erupt anymore.
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.