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An extinct volcano
they are called dormant volcanoes.
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∙ 9y ago
A dead volcano is called an extinct volcano. This type of volcano is unlikely to erupt again in the future due to being inactive for a very long time.
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∙ 13y agoThey can either be extinct, which basically means they will never erupt again, or Dormant, were they haven't erupted in a long time.
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What is another name for a dead volcano?
A dormant volcano is another term for a volcano that is no longer active but could potentially erupt again.
A live volcano is called what?
A live volcano is simply called an active volcano.
What is the only dead volcano name in India?
Narcondam in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the only known dead volcano in India.
When a volcano stay quiet for a time it is?
it dead
What is a non-active volcano called?
A shield volcano most commonly found at hot-spots and island chains such as Hawaii they have shallow flanks, a wide base, and runny lava which is frequently erupted, so it is non-explosive because there is little pressure build up
What is a dead or inactive volcano?
A dead volcano is called a distinctive volcano. It is no longer able to erupt and is in the process of eroding. There are also dormant and active volcanoes.
What is another name for a dead volcano?
A dormant volcano is another term for a volcano that is no longer active but could potentially erupt again.
What is called in a volcanoes that is not erupting?
You've got to be kidding me. A volcano that erupts often is called a cinder cone volcano, a volcano that does not erupt at all is called a shield volcano, and a volcano that can erupt but doesn't is a composite volcano. Here is the chart. Cinder cone: eruption Shield: dead Composite: sleep Hope you use my answer wisely. NOOBS!
A live volcano is called what?
A live volcano is simply called an active volcano.
When a volcano is quiet for a time it is?
it dead
How is a dormant volcano different from an extinct volcano?
it's different because a dormant volcano is when a volcano is sleeping but can erupt any time. an extinct volcano is a volcano that's dead. it is very unlikely for an extinct volcano to awaken. the volcano is dead because it has let out all the magma from its chamber or the magma has drifted someplace else or the magma has hardened.
What is a mountain with a crater called?
A mountain with a crater is called a volcanic mountain or a volcano. It is created when molten rock, ash, and gas are expelled from the Earth's mantle through a vent or opening in the Earth's surface.
When a volcano stays quiet for a time it is?
When a volcano stays quiet for a time, it is considered dormant. While it is not erupting, it still has the potential to become active again in the future. Volcanic activity can fluctuate over long periods of time.
When a volcano stay quiet for a time it is?
it dead
What is a non-active volcano called?
A shield volcano most commonly found at hot-spots and island chains such as Hawaii they have shallow flanks, a wide base, and runny lava which is frequently erupted, so it is non-explosive because there is little pressure build up
When volcano is quiet what is it called?
A volcano that is not active is a dormant volcano.
What is it called when a volcano is currently inactive but may erupt in the future?
it is called a dormat volcano
