What does dormant mean in a volcano's life?

Answer 1

It is hard to distinguish between a dormant and extinct volcano, but it will be considered dormant if it has not showed signs of eruption over several spans of its recharge period. For example, a volcano that has been known to erupt every twenty years might be considered dormant if it goes sixty years without erupting.

Signs that a volcano might be dormant and is not nearing an eruption include:

-Does not produce smoke or sulfuric smell from vents or crater

-Lava cannot be viewed in or near the volcano, or can only be found very deep inside the crater

-No tremors or small earthquakes have been detected in the area around the volcano for a long period of time

-Small plants and trees have grown naturally on the cone. (More plant life than moss or lichen)

Answer 2

When a volcano is dormant, it is not currently erupting but has the potential to erupt again in the future. This inactive period can last for many years or even centuries before the volcano becomes active again. Monitoring and studying dormant volcanoes is important for predicting and preparing for future eruptions.

Answer 3

An inactive volcano is one that could erupt but has not erupted for more than 10,000 years.

Answer 4

because they're lava has dried out and it is not hot enough to erupt

Answer 5

=it means that the volcano hasn't errupted in a long period of time but could possibly still errupt=

Answer 6

dormant means that the volcano is asleep. It is still active but it is not currently erupting.