The name of the volcano that erupted in Iceland is Eyjafjallajökull.
A volcano that has erupted within historic time is an Active Volcano.
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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.
A volcano that has erupted recently is classed as an active volcano.
Such a volcano is said to be active.
An active volcano
Erupted recently - active. Hasn't erupted recently but could - dormant. Will never erupt again - extinct.
A volcano that has erupted recently is considered active. In the time before it erupted, if it had not previously erupted in historic times, it is considered dormant.
The name of the volcano that erupted in Iceland is Eyjafjallajökull.
A volcano that has erupted within historic time is an Active Volcano.
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The common term is 'active'. This contrasts to a volcano that has not recently erupted - which is termed 'dormant'.
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.