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Active, dormant, and extinct: Clarifying confusing classifications
What is the difference between an active volcano, a dormant volcano, and an extinct volcano? It can be a confusing way to describe volcanic activity...
Active, dormant, and extinct: Clarifying confusing classifications
What is the difference between an active volcano, a dormant volcano, and an extinct volcano? It can be a confusing way to describe volcanic activity...