0
What else can I help you with?
What volcano is currently erupting on thew largest island of Hawaii?
The volcano currently erupting on the largest island of Hawaii is Kilauea. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has been erupting continuously since 1983.
How are volcanoes that have erupted in recent history classified?
A volcano that has erupted at least once during the past 10,000 years is called an active volcano. Active volcanos can be further classified as erupting or dormant. An erupting volcano is an active volcano that is currently having an eruption. A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting, but that is due to erupt again.
Explain the 3 stages of a volcanoes life?
Active, dormant, and extinct.
Is dormant a word used to describe an active volcano when it is erupting?
No. Dormant means resting and is used to describe the period of time when the volcano has not been active in a while and is not likely to erupt.
Describe the three stages of a volcano?
#1. Active Stage #2. Dormant Stage #3. Extinct Stage Active Volcano: A volcano that is erupting. Also, a volcano that is not presently erupting, but that has erupted within historical time and is considered likely to do so in the future. Dormant Volcano: Literally, "sleeping." The term is used to describe a volcano which is presently inactive but which may erupt again. Most of the major Cascade volcanoes are believed to be dormant rather than extinct. Extinct Volcano: A volcano that is not presently erupting and is not likely to do so for a very long time in the future
Describe the three stages in the life cycle of a volcano?
active- or live volcano is one that is erupting or has shown signs that it may erupt in the near future dormant- volcano to awaken in the future and become active extinct- or dead volcano is unlikely to erupt again
What kind of volcano might erupt again but is not currently erupting?
a dormant volcano
What volcano is currently erupting on thew largest island of Hawaii?
The volcano currently erupting on the largest island of Hawaii is Kilauea. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has been erupting continuously since 1983.
What are the dormant volcanoes?
A dormant volcano is a volcano that isn't erupting currently but may do so in the future.
What is the volcano that is currently erupting in Indonesia called?
Gunung (Mount) Merapi.
What is the term for volcano which is erupting?
an erupting volcano?
How are volcanoes that have erupted in recent history classified?
A volcano that has erupted at least once during the past 10,000 years is called an active volcano. Active volcanos can be further classified as erupting or dormant. An erupting volcano is an active volcano that is currently having an eruption. A dormant volcano is an active volcano that is not erupting, but that is due to erupt again.
What is another name for a dormant volcano?
It is called " Sleeping Volcano" due to its characteristics that isn't currently active or erupting. :)
Explain the 3 stages of a volcanoes life?
Active, dormant, and extinct.
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'.
Is dormant a word used to describe an active volcano when it is erupting?
No. Dormant means resting and is used to describe the period of time when the volcano has not been active in a while and is not likely to erupt.
What is dormant of a volcanic?
dormant volcano is one that isn't currently active or erupting, but geologists think that it's still capable of erupting. One of the best examples of a dormant volcano is Mauna Kea.
