GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

VOLCANOES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What stage is a volcano in when it is considered to be “sleeping”?
A
Dormant
B
Active
C
Extinct
D
Alive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Volcanoes are classified as active, dormant, or extinct. Active volcanoes have a recent history of eruptions; they are likely to erupt again. Dormant volcanoes have not erupted for a very long time but may erupt at a future time. Extinct volcanoes are not expected to erupt in the future.

Detailed explanation-2: -Volcanologists use that term as shorthand for “potentially active, ” so a “dormant” volcano is one that is not erupting now, but that is considered “active” because it could erupt in the future. Mount Hood is an active volcano that is currently dormant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Volcanoes that are no longer active are known as dormant or sleeping volcanoes. Despite lying inactive for thousands of years, these volcanoes are anticipated to erupt again at some point. Mount Fuji and Mount Rainier are two examples of dormant volcanoes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dormant volcanoes are volcanoes that have not erupted in the last 10, 000 years but are expected to erupt again.

Detailed explanation-5: -Active-A volcano is active if it is erupting, or may erupt soon. Dormant-A dormant volcano is one that may have erupted before, but it is no longer erupting. Extinct-An extinct volcano is not erupting and will never erupt again. 23-Mar-2022

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